Firmware Engineering Manager, Lyft Urban Solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of firmware engineers developing embedded software for e-bikes, scooters, batteries, docks, and charging infrastructure.
• Set technical direction and architecture for IoT, powertrain, battery management, and docking/charging firmware, including safety-critical fault handling.
• Own OTA update and fleet operations strategy, including secure staged rollouts, remote diagnostics, and field recovery mechanisms.
• Partner with hardware, software, product, data science, manufacturing, operations, and compliance teams to prototype, develop, and ship mobility products.
• Own team planning, roadmapping, sprint and release planning, staffing, hiring, and performance management.
• Improve fielded products with a focus on reliability, safety, and rider/operator experience.
• Represent firmware in regulatory and safety certification efforts, including UL 2849/2271, EN 18031, and RED/CRA.
• Build engineering rigor through CI/CD, automated Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, code reviews, and on-call/incident response processes.
• Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support direct-report career development and broader engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years developing embedded systems in C/C++, including 2+ years directly managing or formally leading firmware or embedded engineers.
• Experience translating product and business needs into roadmaps, staffing plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Deep understanding of embedded real-time operating systems and low-level operating-system concepts, including memory management, scheduling, threads, and interrupts.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M processors, electrical bring-up, and embedded debugging using debug probes, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers.
• Working knowledge of IoT, motor control, battery management systems, and CAN bus protocols for electric vehicles or similar hardware.
• Experience with OTA update systems and remote fleet diagnostics for distributed hardware deployments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, and modern systems languages such as Rust alongside C/C++.
• Familiarity with functional safety and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 26262, MISRA C, EN 18031, and UL standards.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across NPI and sustaining engineering programs.
• Excellent communication and technical strategy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, high-performing engineering teams and develop engineers' careers.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $176,000–$220,000 annually, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family-building, child-care, and pet benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.