Firmware Engineering Manager

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.

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 must either be located in the Eastern Time Zone or willing to work Eastern Time Zone hours three days a week.

This position requires occasional travel to support business operations, which is considered an essential function of the role. Lime will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and grow a team of firmware engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

• Own the firmware roadmap—define goals, prioritize work, and align deliverables with product, hardware, and operations teams.

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of embedded systems for vehicle control, connectivity, battery management, motor control, and safety features.

• Collaborate with hardware, cloud, and mobile teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration and data flow.

• Drive best practices in firmware development, including automated testing, CI/CD, and release management.

• Manage resource planning, hiring, and mentorship to scale the team effectively.

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to meet compliance, reliability, and performance standards for mass production.

• Stay current with emerging technologies in embedded systems, IoT, and electric mobility to inform strategic decisions.

About You:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems or firmware development, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded platforms and experience with RTOS and real-time constraints.

• Experience with CAN, BLE, LTE, GPS, and other communication protocols.

• Familiarity with hardware bring-up, debugging tools, and board-level integration.

• Proven ability to deliver production-grade firmware for high-volume consumer or mobility products.

• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in electric vehicle systems, battery management, or micro-mobility

• Exposure to IoT frameworks, OTA update systems, and telemetry data pipelines.

• Passion for sustainable urban mobility and improving how people move through cities.

U.S Based Candidates - What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, with Lime covering 100% of the employee-only premium for many plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.

• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.

• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.

• Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible vacation policy for exempt employees, paid sick time, and a calendar of paid company holidays.

• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

Note: Benefits and perks vary depending on role, location, and plan eligibility.

Annual performance bonus, equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s location of residence, the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.

Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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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. 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 [email protected] for assistance.