Director, Software Programs - Lucid Motors

July 16, 2026

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About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Lucid is seeking a Director, Software Programs to provide senior functional and execution leadership for all Software Programs teams , within the Technical Programs organization. This role is accountable for defining, leading, and scaling the software program management function that ensures complex, cross-domain vehicle software is delivered with the right scope, quality, timing, and integration across Lucid’s vehicle portfolio.

This role serves as the program leadership counterpart to the VP of Software and forms a critical operating alliance with the Sr. Manager, Software Integration (also part of the Technical Program organization). Together, these three roles establish a tightly coupled execution model that aligns software strategy, feature development, integration, and vehicle program needs .

The Director, Software Programs partners closely with Product, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering , Product & Technology Integration , Vehicle Testing , Supply Chain , Manufacturing , Quality and Service to ensure software commitments are realistic, resourced, sequenced, and executable.

You Will:

Functional & Organizational Leadership

Own the Software Programs function within Technical Programs, covering all software domains, including Infotainment, Controls, Connectivity & Cloud, Mobile, Cybersecurity and Release Management.
Build, lead, and continuously evolve a high-performing organization of software program leaders and TPMs , aligned to Lucid’s vehicle roadmap and software architecture.
Define and mature the software program management operating model , including roles, responsibilities, escalation paths, and interfaces with Software Engineering and Vehicle Programs. The team’s success will be measured on the consistency of software release commitments vs delivery.
Establish improved methods for capacity planning, prioritization, and resource balancing across vehicle lines and software domains.

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