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Intern, Audio Algorithm Sign Processing Engineer, Summer 2025

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Job Description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are seeking a resourceful and motivated Summer Intern to join our Audio Technology team. The selected intern will work along with the Algorithms and Software development teams under the mentorship of senior engineers. Will contribute to developing and implementing advanced audio signal processing algorithms that enhance the sound experience in the premier cars of the future. Will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing algorithms for a range of applications from speech signal processing to high fidelity sound playback. Will collaborate with other teams to create innovative solutions that enhance speech quality, improve the listening experience in the car cabin and push the boundaries of audio technology. The selected candidate will be given extensive opportunities to learn and to share knowledge.

Role/Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop advanced audio signal processing algorithms for applications that include acoustic echo reduction, noise reduction, sound enhancement, and spatial audio
  • Implement and optimize audio DSP algorithms in C and C++ for real-time processing on embedded hardware systems
  • Research state-of-the-art audio technologies and contribute to our intellectual property portfolio
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers on the efficient implementation of algorithms on target platforms
  • Develop, test, and debug audio signal processing libraries and frameworks
  • Perform algorithm comparative analysis, benchmarking, and optimization to meet performance and quality targets
  • Communicate regularly with senior engineers and other team members to provide progress updates and receive feedback
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to team projects as needed

Qualifications:

  • Background in digital signal processing theory through coursework
  • Familiarity with the application of digital signal processing on audio signals
  • Familiarity with the application of machine learning tools and techniques on audio signals
  • Demonstrated competency in C++ programming and performance optimization
  • Knowledge of audio enhancement methods such as dynamics processing and spatial audio
  • Familiarity with acoustics and psychoacoustics
  • Exposure to real-time audio systems and real-time OS constraints
  • Familiarity with numerical processing tools such as MATLAB, Python, NumPy, SciPy or similar
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated competency in communicating clearly to explain complex technical concepts
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences related to signal processing

Education:

  • Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. degree program at an accredited university.
  • Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)

Program Information:

  • Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.
  • Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
  • Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
  • Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $48 to $66 (Subject to changes).
  • Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis.
  • Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.
  • Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.
  • Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.
  • Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
  • Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.

Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (hourly)

$48—$66 USD

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