Lime · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineer
Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. They are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to design and build core technology for their fleet of connected vehicles, while mentoring a talented team and improving operational tools.
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Responsibilities
Identify, define, and solve strategically essential technical problems, including architecting and building highly scalable foundational platforms, leading new product initiatives, and revamping core application 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
Define technical strategy and future technical directions Lime should take
Qualification
Required
10+ years of industry professional software/hardware development experience, and a track record of building impactful products or systems
Customer obsessed. You put customers first
Technically fearless; Breadth of knowledge. You can work anywhere in Lime's technology. From devices to backend data
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
Outcomes oriented. You focus on impact
Strong influencer. You motivate and empower your team to go above and beyond
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 become people-centric and less polluted
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision 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.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 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.
Company
Lime
Lime is an electric vehicle company that provides e-bike and e-scooter rental services.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.46BKey Investors
UBS O'ConnorUberKDDI Open Innovation Fund
2021-11-05Debt Financing· $105M
2021-11-04Convertible Note· $418M
2020-05-07Series D· $170M
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