Staff Software Engineer at Lime

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Lime Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Micromobility, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience with a track record of building and maintaining high-quality software that delivers business impact
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Experience conducting code reviews and implementing best practices to ensure scalable and maintainable code
  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable and robust system architectures
  • Ability to provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and quality engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects with the collaboration of other engineers, product managers, and operations to successfully deliver on key objectives
  • Be responsible for the technical direction and engineering quality of the team with the ability to identify, define, and solve technical problems in the form of raising engineering standards and influencing technical decisions
  • Scrutinize and reason clearly about the technology and architecture choices we make. In many cases, you will be the decider of these decisions
  • Troubleshooting and full-cycle incident response (mitigation, correction, prevention)
  • Mentor and lead other engineers at Lime helping to identify and develop future leaders
  • Advise Lime’s leadership team on key technology adoption and process improvements
  • Participate in building Lime’s team by performing software engineering interviews
  • Contribute to shaping overall engineering culture at the company

Skills

Backend Development
System Architecture
Optimization Algorithms
Task Routing
Incident Response
Troubleshooting
Technical Leadership
Mentoring

Lime

Provides shared electric bikes and scooters

About Lime

Lime operates in the micromobility market, providing shared electric bikes and scooters for rent through a mobile app. Users can easily locate, unlock, and pay for these vehicles, making it a convenient option for short-distance travel. The company generates revenue primarily through ride fees, which include a base fee and a per-minute charge. Lime differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on sustainability and continuously upgrading its fleet, including the latest Gen4 electric scooters that enhance ride quality. Additionally, Lime is exploring partnerships with cities to integrate its services into public transportation networks and is piloting augmented reality technology to improve parking solutions. The goal of Lime is to create a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$1,429.9MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Opportunity to revolutionize transportation in cities around the world with the leader in urban micro-mobility solutions
Scale with a rapidly growing organization, with significant opportunity for growth
Play a role in the transformation of urban mobility and sustainability
Work with a team of successful, fun and motivated people
Competitive salary and benefits

Risks

Competition from Bolt Technology's U.S. expansion may impact Lime's market share.
Uber's 'One Less Car' trial includes competitors, potentially diluting Lime's customer base.
Regulatory challenges in new markets like Vancouver could delay Lime's expansion plans.

Differentiation

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company, leading in micromobility.
Lime's computer vision platform enhances safety with advanced sidewalk detection technology.
LimeGlider offers a unique seated electric vehicle experience, blending bike comfort with scooter ease.

Upsides

Lime's partnership with Vancouver strengthens its position in the Canadian micromobility market.
Collaboration with Uber's 'One Less Car' trial could expand Lime's user base significantly.
New e-bikes with throttle in Seattle improve user experience on hilly terrains.

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