Senior Firmware Engineer
156k - 215k USD
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#Software Engineering
#Firmware
#Linux
#C++
#Networking
Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company, and we are on a mission to create a future where transportation is affordable, shared, and carbon-free. Our bikes and scooters have powered over 700 million rides across 250 cities, helping to replace millions of car trips. As a company recognized by Time and Fast Company for our impact, we are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our on-vehicle software team. If you are passionate about building software that powers physical hardware and want to help shape the future of urban mobility, we would love to have you on our team.
What you'll be doing
- You will lead the design, development, and operation of embedded software capabilities for our current and future electric vehicle products.
- You will own unique embedded functions across the full lifecycle, including implementation in C, C++, or Rust, as well as testing and integration within Linux or RTOS environments.
- You will collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up, verification, and system architecture while working with components like networking, motor control, and various onboard sensors.
What you'll bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of professional software development experience, including 3 years of hands-on work with C or C++ in an embedded environment such as consumer electronics, automotive, or industrial systems.
- A strong ability to solve problems in an evolving startup environment and the capacity to balance immediate needs with long-term goals.
- Fluency in English and the ability to work in a hybrid capacity, as you must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to visit our office and warehouse at least twice a week.
What you'll get
The anticipated salary range for this position is $156,000 to $215,000. In addition to your base pay, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Equity compensation to help you share in our success.
- Hybrid work flexibility to support your work-life balance.
- Paid time off to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.
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