Principal Software Engineer

• 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.

This role helps revolutionize urban transportation by building core technology for shared, carbon-free micromobility solutions, contributing to cleaner, less polluted cities.

• 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.

• 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 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.