Software Engineer, Core Services
Top Benefits
About the role
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. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
We are looking for an Backend Software Engineer to join our team and help us revolutionize the way people move around our cities. As a key member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to design and build the core technology that powers our fleet of connected vehicles. With our rapid global expansion, you’ll play a vital role in crafting backend systems that are core to the Lime offering including location and asset data analysis, and experimentation. You will also have the chance to contribute to our internal messaging platform. And the best part? You get an opportunity to work with a talented group of engineers, data scientists, designers, and PMs who are passionate about creating innovative solutions for urban transportation.
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, scaling, observability and being part of a forward-thinking organization.
This is a remote position with a requirement for candidates residing in Canada to maintain effective collaboration across teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Solve strategically essential technical problems, including building highly scalable foundational platforms, and revamping existing core application experiences.
- Scrutinize and reason clearly about the technology and architecture we make.
- Building scalable, efficient, and stable software to power our electric vehicles and related features.
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration with PMs, Engineers, Design, Data Scientists, Research, and Operations teams.
- Contribute to shaping the overall engineering culture at the company.
About You:
- 1+ years of industry professional software development experience and a track record of building impactful products or systems.
- Skilled at writing logical and maintainable code, and providing clear feedback in code reviews.
- Customer obsessed. You put the customer first.
- Data driven. You have a strong data insight and rely on data to make decisions.
- Outcomes oriented. You focus on impact.
- Strong collaborator. You understand cross-functional strategies and involve key stakeholders in decision making.
- Technical proficiency to understand the design and implementation of projects and ideas.
- 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 IoT-connected devices
- Experience in Ruby and Go
The base salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by objective 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.
#LI-PP1
#LI-Remote
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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.
Compensation Range: CA$121K - CA$147K
About Lime
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.
Software Engineer, Core Services
Top Benefits
About the role
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. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
We are looking for an Backend Software Engineer to join our team and help us revolutionize the way people move around our cities. As a key member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to design and build the core technology that powers our fleet of connected vehicles. With our rapid global expansion, you’ll play a vital role in crafting backend systems that are core to the Lime offering including location and asset data analysis, and experimentation. You will also have the chance to contribute to our internal messaging platform. And the best part? You get an opportunity to work with a talented group of engineers, data scientists, designers, and PMs who are passionate about creating innovative solutions for urban transportation.
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, scaling, observability and being part of a forward-thinking organization.
This is a remote position with a requirement for candidates residing in Canada to maintain effective collaboration across teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Solve strategically essential technical problems, including building highly scalable foundational platforms, and revamping existing core application experiences.
- Scrutinize and reason clearly about the technology and architecture we make.
- Building scalable, efficient, and stable software to power our electric vehicles and related features.
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration with PMs, Engineers, Design, Data Scientists, Research, and Operations teams.
- Contribute to shaping the overall engineering culture at the company.
About You:
- 1+ years of industry professional software development experience and a track record of building impactful products or systems.
- Skilled at writing logical and maintainable code, and providing clear feedback in code reviews.
- Customer obsessed. You put the customer first.
- Data driven. You have a strong data insight and rely on data to make decisions.
- Outcomes oriented. You focus on impact.
- Strong collaborator. You understand cross-functional strategies and involve key stakeholders in decision making.
- Technical proficiency to understand the design and implementation of projects and ideas.
- 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 IoT-connected devices
- Experience in Ruby and Go
The base salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by objective 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.
#LI-PP1
#LI-Remote
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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.
Compensation Range: CA$121K - CA$147K
About Lime
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.