Lucid Motors · 14 hours ago
Cloud Backend Platform Manager
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $264K/yrLucid Motors is an innovative company focused on luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. The Cloud Backend Platform Manager will lead a team to develop cloud services for next-generation electric vehicles, focusing on data processing, safety, and performance optimization.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end conceptualization, design, development, and enhancement of cloud-based microservice applications
Architect scalable, resilient cloud applications that meet high performance and reliability standards
Design and optimize microservices for cloud environments with strong attention to throughput, latency, and resource efficiency
Apply deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design to drive technical excellence
Conduct and lead design reviews and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
Plan, manage, and deliver complex cloud software projects from inception to deployment
Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of containerized applications and cloud deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Define and implement cloud strategies, including technology selection and service architecture
Collaborate cross-functionally with development, data engineering, and quality assurance teams to align cloud initiatives with Lucid’s business goals
Establish and refine engineering processes, promote best practices, and drive team growth and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in Go (Golang); experience with C/C++ and Python
Expertise in designing and building microservices and distributed systems
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
Solid understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/UDP
Experience with streaming and messaging systems such as Kafka, MQTT, or similar technologies
Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and system design
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent) and cloud-native architectures
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud monitoring, and observability tools
Proven experience leading software engineering teams and managing large-scale cloud projects
Ability to set technical direction, mentor engineers, and enforce high engineering standards
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to drive software development processes and guide teams toward successful delivery
Preferred
Experience with vehicle connectivity, IoT systems, or high-data-volume environments
Background in real-time data processing, telemetry, or edge-to-cloud architectures
Familiarity with security best practices for cloud and distributed systems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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