This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$187,700–$235,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$212k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Lyft
Lyft is a transportation network company offering ride-hailing services across the US and Canada.
Lyft currently has
22 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,000–$185,000
across 18 roles with salary data.
The Firmware Engineer Manager, Lyft Urban Solutions leads a team of engineers developing embedded software for micromobility products, including e-bikes, scooters, batteries, and charging infrastructure. This role involves setting technical direction for IoT, powertrain, battery management systems, and docking infrastructure while managing New Product Introduction and fleet sustainability programs. The manager oversees roadmapping, hiring, and performance management while ensuring firmware meets safety and regulatory standards like UL 2849 and EN 18031. Key responsibilities include developing OTA update strategies, remote diagnostics, and CI/CD pipelines with automated Hardware-in-the-Loop testing. Candidates must possess expertise in C/C++, Rust, ARM Cortex-M processors, and CAN bus protocols. The role requires deep knowledge of real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS or ThreadX to solve complex technical challenges related to safety-critical fault handling and large-scale fleet operations for distributed hardware.
C
C++
ARM Cortex-M
RTOS
FreeRTOS
Zephyr
Embedded Linux
I2C
SPI
UART
CAN
Bare-metal
Firmware
Hardware Bring-up
Schematic Review
Motion Control
Power Management
Sensor Integration