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About the Role

The Lyft Urban Solutions (LUS) Firmware Engineering Manager role is central to the development and delivery of Lyft's micromobility hardware offerings. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded systems and strong people leadership to grow and guide a team of firmware engineers. The manager will drive the technical roadmap for New Product Introduction (NPI) and fleet sustainability programs, while building the team, processes, and technical culture needed to deliver safe, reliable, and field-proven firmware at scale.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of firmware engineers building embedded software across Lyft's micromobility product line.
Set technical direction and architecture for core firmware systems, including safety-critical fault handling.
Own the OTA update and fleet operations strategy, including secure rollout pipelines, remote diagnostics, and field recovery mechanisms.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to prototype, develop, and ship new mobility products.
Own team planning, including roadmapping, sprint/release planning, staffing, hiring, and performance management.
Drive continuous improvement of existing fielded products, prioritizing reliability, safety, and rider/operator experience.
Represent the firmware team in regulatory and safety certification efforts.
Build and maintain engineering rigor, including CI/CD pipelines, automated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, code review standards, and on-call/incident response processes.
Communicate technical risk, tradeoffs, and progress clearly to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
Support career development of direct reports and contribute to broader engineering org initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
8+ years developing in C/C++ for embedded systems.
2+ years directly managing or formally leading firmware/embedded engineers.
Proven experience translating product and business needs into team roadmaps, staffing plans, and actionable schedules.
Deep understanding of embedded real-time operating systems and low-level OS concepts.
Hands-on background with ARM Cortex-M processors, electrical bring-up, and embedded debugging.
Working knowledge of IoT, motor control, battery management systems (BMS), and CAN bus protocols.
Experience with OTA update systems and remote fleet diagnostics for distributed hardware deployments.
Familiarity with modern firmware development practices and openness to modern systems languages.
Familiarity with functional safety and regulatory frameworks relevant to connected hardware.
Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration on NPI and sustaining engineering programs.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical strategy and risk to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, high-performing engineering teams and develop engineers' careers.

Skills

C/C++
Embedded Systems
Firmware Engineering
People Leadership
Technical Roadmap Development
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Fleet Sustainability
Embedded C++
IoT
Powertrain
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Docking/Charging Infrastructure
OTA Updates
Fleet Operations
Remote Diagnostics
Cross-functional Collaboration
Roadmapping
Sprint Planning
Release Planning
Staffing
Hiring
Performance Management
Reliability
Safety
Regulatory Compliance
CI/CD Pipelines
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing
Code Review
Incident Response
Technical Risk Assessment
Career Development
Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)
FreeRTOS
ThreadX
ARM Cortex-M
Electrical Bring-up
Embedded Debugging
Debug Probes
Signal Analyzers
Oscilloscopes
Power Analyzers
CAN Bus Protocols
Electric Vehicles
Rust

Location

San Francisco area

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office (3 days per week)
Remote (up to 4 weeks per year)

Experience Level

8+ years developing in C/C++ for embedded systems
2+ years directly managing or formally leading firmware/embedded engineers

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$176,000 - $220,000

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
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members
15 days paid time off for hourly team members
18 weeks of paid parental leave
Subsidized commuter benefits
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.