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.We’re looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead our Firmware Engineering team, responsible for developing and maintaining the embedded software that powers our global fleet of connected micro-mobility vehicles. You will drive innovation while guiding a team of talented firmware engineers to design, implement, and optimize embedded systems that ensure safety, performance, and an exceptional rider experience.This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring a solid background in embedded software development and a passion for building scalable and reliable systems.This is a remote position based in the United States or Canada, with a requirement that the individual hired in this role reside in the Eastern Time Zone.What You'll Do:<ul style=""><li>Lead and grow a team of firmware engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.</li><li>Own the firmware roadmap—define goals, prioritize work, and align deliverables with product, hardware, and operations teams.</li><li>Oversee the design, development, and deployment of embedded systems for vehicle control, connectivity, battery management, motor control, and safety features.</li><li>Collaborate with hardware, cloud, and mobile teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration and data flow.</li><li>Drive best practices in firmware development, including automated testing, CI/CD, and release management.</li><li>Manage resource planning, hiring, and mentorship to scale the team effectively.</li><li>Work with cross-functional stakeholders to meet compliance, reliability, and performance standards for mass production.</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies in embedded systems, IoT, and electric mobility to inform strategic decisions.</li></ul>About You:<ul style=""><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware development, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role.</li><li>Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded platforms and experience with RTOS and real-time constraints.</li><li>Experience with CAN, BLE, LTE, GPS, and other communication protocols.</li><li>Familiarity with hardware bring-up, debugging tools, and board-level integration.</li><li>Proven ability to deliver production-grade firmware for high-volume consumer or mobility products.</li><li>Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul style=""><li>Experience in electric vehicle systems, battery management, or micro-mobility</li><li>Exposure to IoT frameworks, OTA update systems, and telemetry data pipelines.</li><li>Passion for sustainable urban mobility and improving how people move through cities.</li></ul>#LI-Remote#LI-HS1If 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. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

SMART MOBILITY FOR THE MODERN WORLD:
Lime is founded on a simple idea that all communities deserve access to smart, affordable mobility.
Through the equitable distribution of shared scooters, bikes and transit vehicles, we aim to reduce dependence on personal automobiles for short distance transportation and leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier planet.

Firmware Engineering Manager

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.We’re looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead our Firmware Engineering team, responsible for developing and maintaining the embedded software that powers our global fleet of connected micro-mobility vehicles. You will drive innovation while guiding a team of talented firmware engineers to design, implement, and optimize embedded systems that ensure safety, performance, and an exceptional rider experience.This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring a solid background in embedded software development and a passion for building scalable and reliable systems.This is a remote position based in the United States or Canada, with a requirement that the individual hired in this role reside in the Eastern Time Zone.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Lead and grow a team of firmware engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.</li><li>Own the firmware roadmap—define goals, prioritize work, and align deliverables with product, hardware, and operations teams.</li><li>Oversee the design, development, and deployment of embedded systems for vehicle control, connectivity, battery management, motor control, and safety features.</li><li>Collaborate with hardware, cloud, and mobile teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration and data flow.</li><li>Drive best practices in firmware development, including automated testing, CI/CD, and release management.</li><li>Manage resource planning, hiring, and mentorship to scale the team effectively.</li><li>Work with cross-functional stakeholders to meet compliance, reliability, and performance standards for mass production.</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies in embedded systems, IoT, and electric mobility to inform strategic decisions.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware development, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role.</li><li>Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded platforms and experience with RTOS and real-time constraints.</li><li>Experience with CAN, BLE, LTE, GPS, and other communication protocols.</li><li>Familiarity with hardware bring-up, debugging tools, and board-level integration.</li><li>Proven ability to deliver production-grade firmware for high-volume consumer or mobility products.</li><li>Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Experience in electric vehicle systems, battery management, or micro-mobility</li><li>Exposure to IoT frameworks, OTA update systems, and telemetry data pipelines.</li><li>Passion for sustainable urban mobility and improving how people move through cities.</li></ul>#LI-Remote#LI-HS1If 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. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

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