Lucid Motors

So much hype over EVs. Will look good on your resume if you are starting your career.

Good colleagues. Many are always willing to help.

Cool product.

Most engineers are very motivated to succeed. This is contagious. Many seem very excited to be there, especially the recent grads who do not have experience working in established companies and do not notice the "cons" of the company.

• Engineering managers with strong technical skills but zero social skills and zero experience leading people. Some, not all.
• Arrogance is prevalent in technical areas.
• Expect to be grilled in a very technical interview, to eventually join the group and be doing low-level everyday engineering tasks.

I want the company to be successful. I hope SVPs read this.

Hire engineering managers that have experience working in established companies that understand long-term goals, have some social skills, and understand that management is about relationships and leading people.

Invest in good engineers. Stop hiring with the idea that engineers stay for a brief period; this will cost you in the long run. Offer competitive salaries.

Hire engineers with real-world experience. The reliability of the product is on the line.

Review your hiring strategy and be realistic. Stop hiring PhDs to do the job that a person with a bachelor's degree can fulfill.