Staff Feature Owner – ADAS/AD Driving Features

The role

This person will lead the development and delivery of next-generation L2++, L3, and L4 Autonomous Driving features. They will focus on highway and urban driving autonomy including hands-off/eyes-off capabilities.

What you will do

• Conceptualize, prototype, and launch L2++/L3/L4 driving features.
• Own the end-to-end feature lifecycle from concept through production launch.
• Create and manage feature roadmaps for multiple vehicle program lines.
• Serve as the voice of the customer for L2++/L3/L4 features.
• Develop feature definitions including use cases, ODD, functional requirements, and target performance KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Functional Safety team for HARA, Safety Goal development, and SOTIF analysis.
• Drive feature specifications and lead usability studies with UX/UI design teams.
• Partner with Tier 1 suppliers and internal teams to implement solutions.
• Lead competitive benchmarking for industry trends and regulations.
• Work cross-functionally with systems engineering, software, validation, and homologation teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in ADAS/AD feature development, with a focus on L2+ and above driving automation features
• Proven track record of bringing ADAS/AD driving features into production
• Strong expertise in use case development, ODD definition, and requirements engineering for L2++/L3/L4 features
• Solid understanding of SAE J3016 automation levels and functional/architectural differences between L2+, L3, and L4 systems
• Experience with automotive supplier interaction, specification development, project/release management, and change management
• Strong understanding of regulations and standards: FMVSS, GSR, ECE R79, ECE R157, DCAS-R171, ISO 26262, ISO/PAS 21448 (SOTIF), ASPICE, ISO 34502/34503
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS, etc.)
• Proficiency with agile development tools such as JIRA
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• Previous experience as a Feature Owner or Product Owner for L2+/L3/L4 driving functions at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Experience with driver monitoring systems (DMS) and their integration with hands-off/eyes-off driving modes
• Familiarity with scenario-based testing frameworks, simulation tools (e.g., dSPACE, CarMaker, CARLA), and SiL/HiL validation for AD features
• Knowledge of perception sensor suites (camera, radar, LiDAR, ultrasonics) and sensor fusion architectures relevant to L3/L4
• Understanding of motion planning, path planning, and decision-making algorithms at a conceptual level
• Experience with Euro NCAP testing and scoring methodologies
• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
• Experience with feature-level project management and ADAS software development processes
• Familiarity with OTA (Over-the-Air) update strategies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. They use proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build vehicles that redefine their segments.