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Senior Engineering Director, Product Engineering
LimeFull Time1d
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282k - 388k USD / YEAR
Job Summary
Lime is seeking a Senior Engineering Director to lead their fast-growing engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience as an individual contributor, 8+ years leading teams as an engineering manager, and at least 4+ years as a manager of managers. They should have relevant technical experience in consumer-facing mobile application, product backend business logic, machine learning systems, and strong execution skills. The Senior Engineering Director will oversee multiple teams, define the long-term technical roadmap, develop and implement engineering best practices, and provide technical guidance to team members. Lime offers competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus, pre-IPO equity, health and wellness offerings, flexible vacation policies, and professional growth opportunities.
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 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineering Director to lead one of our fast-growing Engineering organizations. This position will oversee our mobile applications, algorithm-heavy backend business logic, and proprietary machine learning systems that power our vehicle positioning systems and computer vision applications.
As the Senior Engineering Director, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction and strategy for the area, and for ensuring the team delivers high-quality products on-time with limited resources. You will also be responsible for fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture, and for developing and mentoring team members to support their growth and development.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of success leading and managing multiple managers and teams of engineers, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They will also have strong cross-functional collaboration skills with product managers, data scientists, designers and operation teams to deliver high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.
What You'll Do:
- Define the long-term technical roadmap and strategic vision, alongside key stakeholders such as product, design, data science and operation teams.
- Lead and manage multiple teams of talented engineers to deliver on key business objectives.
- Develop and implement engineering best practices and processes to drive quality, scalability, and innovation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to support their growth and development.
- Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve product development and delivery.
- Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality customer-facing products.
About You:
- 7+ years of experience as an individual contributor; 8+ years leading teams as an engineering manager, and at least 4+ years as a manager of managers
- Experience leading diverse, geographically dispersed teams in a remote environment
- Relevant technical experience in at least one of the following areas: consumer-facing mobile application, product backend business logic, machine learning systems.
- Owner’s mindset with strong execution. Have the passion and drive to apply engineering principles to solve complex, vague and sometimes urgent business problems
- Experienced in working within high performing teams that consistently deliver business value and operationally excellent systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and effective prioritization skills in working with competing priorities.
- Ideally you are still hands-on with technology and enjoy casual coding or tinkering with current technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $282,000 - $388,000. 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.
Lime will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable law. When reviewing an applicant's criminal history, Lime will consider all of the material duties listed above to determine if there is an adverse and negative relationship between any criminal history and the ability to perform the material duties of the job.
