Senior Hardware Security Engineer
Lime
Posted
May 05, 2026
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Contribute to hardware security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for product platforms.
- Perform hands-on security assessments including side-channel analysis, fault injection, and firmware reverse engineering.
- Develop firmware hardening recommendations and work with engineering teams to implement secure boot, firmware update integrity, and runtime protection.
- Build and maintain automated security tooling for hardware and firmware analysis, and contribute to security standards and compliance efforts.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly contributes to the security and reliability of Lime's electric bikes and scooters, enabling safe and sustainable shared micromobility that reduces carbon emissions and car dependency in cities worldwide.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- 5+ years of experience in a dedicated hardware or firmware security engineering role with a strong focus on embedded systems, platform security, or product security.
- Demonstrated expertise in firmware security (secure boot, TEEs), platform security (hardware root of trust, TPM), physical attack assessment (fault injection, side-channel), or embedded systems security.
- Practical experience with hardware security testing methodologies, tools, and lab equipment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Comprehensive health & wellness (medical, dental, vision, mental health), 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, HSA with company contribution, paid parental leave, unlimited vacation, 10 company holidays, complimentary Lime vehicle use, monthly phone allowance, learning & development days, and perks like One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace. Base salary range determined by location and experience; total compensation may include discretionary annual performance bonus and equity.
About
Inside Lime
Lime is the largest global shared micromobility company, operating in close to 30 countries, on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime has powered over one billion rides with electric bikes and scooters.