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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.

The Lyft Urban Solutions (LUS) Firmware Test Engineer role is key in the development and delivery of Lyft's micromobility hardware offerings, including electric bikes, scooters, batteries, stations, and more! We are looking for a Firmware Test Engineer who brings exceptional technical skills to contribute in NPI (New Product Introduction) and fleet sustainability programs that unlock value for the cities across the globe that use our products. Firmware Test Engineers at Lyft collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, operations, and product teams, necessitating strong technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills. They are proactive problem solvers who drive initiatives forward, ensuring the successful delivery of key results that significantly impact the business.

• Design and execute comprehensive manual and automated test plans to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of bike share system firmware.
• Collaborate closely with firmware engineers to thoroughly understand firmware design and implementation, facilitating comprehensive testing. Work with product, hardware, and operations teams to ensure firmware meets all system-level requirements.
• Manage firmware deployments to bikes and docks, including planning, scheduling, and execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in firmware testing, preferably in the embedded systems domain.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with testing embedded systems, including hardware and software interactions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation.
• Experience with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, I2C, SPI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 
  • Experience with HIL testing and test automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with bike share systems or similar IoT devices.
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Experience with over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates.
  • Knowledge of firmware deployment tools and best practices.

• 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 to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

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.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.