Sr. SW Quality Technical Validation & Data Systems EngineerEngineering | Casa Grande, AZ| Full-Time
The Role We are seeking a Sr. SW Quality Technical Validation & Data Systems Engineer focused on software issue evaluation, hands-on log and data analysis, signal monitoring, bench-based validation, and targeted product validation support. This role collects and analyzes logs, cloud data, PCAP traces, CAN data, diagnostics, vehicle signals, and validation results to identify issue patterns, support root cause analysis, and provide actionable findings to Software Development and Validation teams.
Mission Improve software quality through technical data analysis, signal-based monitoring, bench validation, targeted product validation support, and engineering collaboration.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) - Higher issue reproduction rates and reduced time-to-root-cause for priority software issues.
- Signal-monitoring dashboards proactively surfacing recurring failure patterns.
- Evidence-backed fix validation with fewer escaped and regressed defects.
- Validation findings supporting release-quality decisions.
- Engineering-ready investigation packages adopted for gate reviews.
What You9ll Own - Software Issue Evaluation & Investigation
- Product Validation & Fix Verification
- Test Bench Development & Issue Reproduction
- Signal Monitoring & Dashboard Development
- Software Validation & Automation Collaboration
- Engineering Collaboration & Root Cause Support
- Data Quality & Telemetry Improvements
- Quality Gates & Technical Reporting
What You Bring Required - 7+ years of automotive software validation, embedded software testing, diagnostics, software quality, system integration, or related technical roles.
- Hands-on experience with product validation, regression testing, release acceptance testing, and software validation.
- Hands-on experience collecting and analyzing vehicle logs, cloud telemetry, PCAP, CAN data, DTCs, DIDs, and diagnostic information.
- Understanding of vehicle networks, ECU communication, CAN/Ethernet signal behavior, diagnostics, and software release validation.
- Experience with test benches, HIL-style environments, or vehicle simulation environments.
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, CAN DBC/signal databases, Grafana, InfluxDB, or Prometheus.
Collaboration & Execution Qualifications - Strong collaboration with Software Development, Validation, Diagnostics, Cloud, Automation, and Quality teams.
- Ability to explain technical findings through data evidence and concise issue summaries.
- Strong ownership mindset and cross-functional execution capability.
Preferred - Bachelor9s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience in automotive software validation, embedded systems debugging, vehicle diagnostics, test automation, or technical data analysis environments.
- Equivalent hands-on experience will be strongly considered.
Work Requirement This role requires close collaboration with Software Development, Software Validation, Diagnostics, Cloud Systems, Automation, and Quality teams.
Compensation and Benefits Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid9s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
