Firmware Engineer, Lyft Urban Solutions

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Lyft Urban Solutions (LUS) Firmware Engineer role is key in the development and delivery of Lyft’s micromobility hardware offerings, including electric bikes, scooters, batteries, stations, and more! We are looking for a Firmware Engineer who brings exceptional technical skills to contribute in NPI (New Product Introduction) and fleet sustainability programs that unlock value for the cities across the globe that use our products. Firmware Engineers at Lyft collaborate closely with hardware, operations, and manufacturing teams, necessitating strong technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills. They are proactive problem solvers who drive initiatives forward, ensuring the successful delivery of key results that significantly impact the business.

Responsibilities

Develop features for embedded systems across our Micromobility product line(vehicles, docks, internal tools)

Work with cross-functional teams to prototype, develop, and take to production, our next generation of world-class mobility products

Work on refinements and updates to to improve the overall experience on existing products

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

3+ Years developing in C/C++ for embedded systems

Familiarity with using Python for scripting and automated-test

Experience Using An Embedded Real-time Os (freertos, Threadx, Etc)

Understanding of low-level OS concepts(memory management, scheduling, threads, interrupts)

Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M line of processors

Hands-on experience in supporting electrical bring-up and debugging

Strong embedded debugging skills including ability to use debug probes, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes and power analyzers

Experience Translating Product Needs Into Actionable Schedules

Strong communications skills for articulating technical approaches and sharing out risk and progress to non-technical audiences

Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.