Staff Firmware Engineer
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Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700 million rides in 250 cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150 million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally. Do you have a passion for software on the wheels? Lime is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our on-vehicle software team In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and develop software that runs on our connected vehicles. With our rapid global expansion, you’ll play a critical part in shaping the look and feel of the vehicle firmware, and its interaction with onboard sensors and the cloud. Experience the thrill of playing, and experimenting with state-of-the-art hardware to come up with novel ideas in the micro-mobility space. You will also have the chance to improve our suite of operational tools that enable our distributed workforce to charge, deploy, and maintain our electric vehicles. And the best part? You get an opportunity to work with a talented group of engineers, data scientists, designers, and PMs who are passionate about creating innovative solutions for urban transportation The ideal candidate will have experience working in an evolving startup environment. You will be an in-the-moment problem solver with the ability to think about the short-term and long-term plans. You're energized about building and scaling and being part of a forward-thinking organization. This is a hybrid position. You must be based out of SF (Bay Area), Seattle, WA, or Austin TX as you will be required to go into the nearest warehouse or office locations 2 times a week. What You'll Do: Drive the design, development, and operation of key embedded software capabilities on Lime vehicles and related products. Be the voice of customers for engineering excellence within the team and influence team roadmap decisions. Participate in the architecture of complex systems within the vehicle software/Firmware domain and collaborate globally to realize team goals. Provide feedback in the peer review process and effectively communicate with technical leadership. Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST etc), testing, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment. Learn and master components including networking (LTE)/WiFi, motor control, Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates, and various sensors. Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, etc. Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, verification, and testing during various phases of product development. About You: Bachelor's degree in computer science/computer engineering or equivalent. 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience. 5 years of development experience in C/C++ within an embedded environment. Hands-on system experience with Linux, including device drivers and multicore systems. Proven experience diagnosing and debugging complex, difficult, multi-variable system issues. Preferred Experience: Experience as a team member or technical lead on a complex project. Direct experience working on embedded software stack for technologies such as NFC, Bluetooth Classic (BTC) or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Designing and developing hardware abstraction layer (HAL) libraries and system services on Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The anticipated salary range for this position is $176,000 - $242,000. Annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on multiple factors, including the candidate’s location of residence and their skills and experience. LI-Hybrid LI-PP1 Why Lime? When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team: Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus, and pre-IPO equity. Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one. Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence. Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child. Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors. Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world. Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days. Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness. If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operationsli.me for assistance. J-18808-Ljbffr
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