About the job
Lucid Motors creates luxury electric vehicles with a focus on design, innovation, and sustainability. The company encourages employees to challenge norms and contribute to the future of sustainable transportation.
Role overview
The Senior Manager, AI/ML & Software Development, leads teams responsible for building scalable and secure AI and machine learning software. This position manages the entire lifecycle of production-ready AI systems that support product, enterprise, and platform needs. The role is based in Austin, TX, with some flexibility for remote work.
Key focus areas
- People leadership and team management
- Driving excellence in AI/ML software projects
- Cross-functional collaboration with product, data science, platform, cloud, and infrastructure teams
What you will do
- Lead and manage teams developing AI/ML software, including backend services, machine learning applications, and supporting infrastructure
- Oversee delivery of AI/ML initiatives, ensuring projects meet standards for quality, security, and scalability
- Report to the Chief AI Officer and serve as a leader within the AI organization
- Align technical execution with business goals by enabling collaboration across product, data science, and engineering teams
- Translate strategic AI initiatives into clear engineering plans, roadmaps, and deliverables
- Set and monitor KPIs to measure effectiveness, reliability, and business impact of software and AI/ML delivery
Work environment
This position is primarily based in the Austin, TX office. Some remote work is possible. Lucid Motors values in-person collaboration and supports a balance between innovation and focused work.

