Staff Systems Architect

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.

Are you ready to shape the future of micro-mobility systems? As a Staff Systems Architect, you will play a critical role in delivering the next generation of Lime vehicles and accessories by driving system-level technical execution across hardware, software, and firmware.

This role is designed for a technical program leader with deep domain expertise in electromechanical systems and complex system integration. You will act as the technical conductor at the system level—aligning engineering disciplines, facilitating design trade-offs, and ensuring seamless execution from concept through launch. You will also be responsible for defining detailed engineering requirements (ERD).

You will collaborate across multiple cross-functional teams to make critical data-driven technical solutions, drive integration, and resolve competing priorities. Success in this role requires strong program leadership skills and strong technical judgment to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards—this is your chance to make an impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive technical alignment by facilitating architecture discussions, system design reviews, and trade-off decisions across cross-functional partners.

• Own system integration strategy—ensuring subsystems (mechanical, electrical, firmware, software) align to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

• Provide clarity on the technical program status for stakeholders, balancing technical depth with strategic insight.

• Mentor engineers and program managers, providing guidance on technical execution and cross-disciplinary problem-solving.

• Identify and mitigate systemic risks, navigating ambiguity to keep teams focused on program outcomes.

• Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes, integration practices, and program execution frameworks.

• Balance program priorities across cost, schedule, and quality while ensuring long-term technical scalability and innovation.

About You:

• 6+ years of engineering experience in complex system development in the consumer-facing technology industry, with at least 3 years leading large, complex engineering programs in a cross-functional environment.

• Strong technical background with demonstrated expertise in electromechanical systems, electronics, power, and firmware/software integration.

• Proven success in leading system-level technical execution for large-scale, cross-disciplinary engineering programs.

• Proven ability to engage and influence technical direction, balancing details with system-level decision-making.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to executives, engineers, and external partners.

• Track record of navigating ambiguity and competing priorities, driving programs to successful delivery.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in micro-mobility, automotive, robotics, or related electromechanical industries.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in at least one technical discipline, able to bridge multiple domains.

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What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.

• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.

• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.

• Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.

• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

The salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by 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.

Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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 [email protected] for assistance.