Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022 becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.

Lime is hiring a Software Engineer (Backend) to join our City Success Engineering team! The City Success team is directly responsible to help Lime win retain and expand markets globally which puts the team in a very critical space which can revolutionize the urban commute. We innovate on behalf of the cities and its people with end to end tech features which help Lime and riders scale globally making urban commute eco friendly and sustainable while being safe and fun. The team will directly impact how people commute 5 years from now making this a critical position in a unique team.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an evolving startup environment. You will be an in the moment problem solver with the ability to think about the short term and long term plan. You're energized about building and scaling and being part of a forward-thinking organization.

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.

• Involve in the cross-functional collaboration with PMs Engineers Design Data Scientists Research and Operations teams.

• Design and build scalable solutions to handle the problems facing micro-mobility tomorrow by collaborating with mobile developers.

• Design and build high quality solutions to enable cities to have a good experience with Lime and for Lime and riders to have a safe experience with cities.

• Participate Ideate develop and shape the future of micro-mobility as we and our industry ventures into new markets and city regulations.

About you:

• 4+ years of industry professional software development experience and a track record of building impactful products or systems.

• Owner’s mindset. You're a self-starter and get things across the finish line focusing on impact.

• Work Cross functionally. Experience leading projects and collaborating with mobile engineers product managers and data scientists.

• Data driven. You have a strong data insight and rely on data to make decisions.

• Excellent communication and effective prioritization skills in working with competing priorities.

• Passionate. You’re passionate about Lime's mission and micromobility; you want to see cities transform to become

• people-centric and less polluted.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in evolving startups.

• Expert on backend programing and scaling systems leading projects ground up.

• Experience in Ruby on Rails

The anticipated salary range for this position is CA$126000 - CA$174000. Annual performance bonus equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors which may include the candidate’s location of residence the successful candidate's skills experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance employee performance and management discretion.

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Why Lime?

When you join Lime you join a global community of smart caring talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:

Competitive salaries performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity

Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps

Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence

Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood

Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors

Unlimited complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world

Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools

Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network socialize and volunteer

Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions

Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds abilities identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [email protected] for assistance.

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.