Principal Software Engineer

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 are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our organization and help us revolutionize the way people move around cities. As a key member of our organization, you’ll have the opportunity to design and build the core technology that powers our fleet of connected vehicles. With our rapid global expansion, you’ll play a vital role in crafting backend systems that can process boatloads of requests from our IoT devices and consumer-facing apps. You will also have the chance to improve our suite of operational tools that enable our distributed workforce to charge, deploy, and maintain our electric vehicles. And the best part? You get an opportunity to mentor and grow a talented group of engineers, data scientists, designers and PMs who are passionate about creating innovative solutions for urban transportation!

This is a remote position with a requirement for candidates residing in The United States or Canada to maintain effective collaboration across teams.

What You'll Do

• 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.

About You

• 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.

U.S. Based Position - What We Offer

• 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.

The salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by factors such as the candidate’s location and relevant skills and experience. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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.