Senior Backend Software Engineer, Rider

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Hiring Remotely in Canada
Remote
5-7 Years Experience
Mobile • Sharing Economy • Transportation
The Role
Seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Rider team at Lime, responsible for enhancing the core riding experience and building user-centric features. The role involves leading product initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and advising on technology adoption. Candidates should have 5+ years of software development experience, be customer-focused, data-driven, and passionate about Lime's mission.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.


We are looking for a strong software engineer for the Rider team to build the best user experience for our customers. 


The Rider team is the heart of Lime’s business. We are responsible for improving Lime’s core riding experience including signup, onboarding, trip flow, pricing, subscriptions, and much more. Our goal is to build the perfect experience for our customers so that they become power users. 


You’ll be working on big bets, scaling up successful products, learning new technologies and contributing to key strategic initiatives. The best part? You’ll be able to showcase all that you built to your friends and family.

What You'll Do:

  • Identify, define, and solve strategically essential consumer-facing rider problems, including architecting and building highly scalable foundational product platforms, leading new product initiatives, and revamping core rider experiences.
  • Scrutinize and reason clearly about the technology and architecture choices we make. In many cases, you will be the decider of these decisions.
  • Lead the cross-functional collaboration with PMs, Engineers, Design, Data Scientists, Research, and Operations teams.
  • Mentor and support other engineers on the team. Identify and develop future leaders.
  • Advise Lime’s leadership team on key technology adoption and process improvements.

About You:

  • 5+ years of industry professional software development experience, and a track record of building impactful products or systems.
  • Customer obsessed. You put customers first.
  • Data driven. You have a strong data insight and rely on data to make decisions.
  • Owner’s mindset. You're a self-starter and get things across the finish line.
  • Strong collaborator. You understand cross-functional strategies and involve key stakeholders in decision making.
  • Passionate. You’re passionate about Lime's mission and micromobility; you want to see cities transform to becoming people-centric and less polluted.
  • Outcomes oriented. You focus on impact and have a track record for driving meaningful business results.
  • Strong influencer. You motivate and empower your team to go above and beyond and have driven bar-raising activities in the past
  • 2+ years of experience coding in Ruby on Rails preferred

The anticipated salary range for this position is CAD $126,000 - $174,000. 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 bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.


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Why Lime? 

When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. 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 including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps

Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence

Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood

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 and top-tier tools

Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer

Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions

Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements


Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.


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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [email protected] for assistance. 

Top Skills

Ruby On Rails
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,338 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We are on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. As the global leader in micromobility, we partner with cities to provide a clean alternative to cars. Our fleet of electric bikes and scooters has powered more than 250 million rides in more than 200 cities across five continents replacing 60 million car rides. And this is just the beginning. Learn more at li.me

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