
About Bird
The electric vehicle sharing platform for urban mobility
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with 501-1000 employees
- $973 million raised in Series D funding
- Operates in over 450 cities worldwide
- Declared bankruptcy in 2023 but restructuring for growth
Bird is a leading electric vehicle sharing platform headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, focused on making cities more livable by reducing car usage and carbon emissions. With $973 million raised in Series D funding, Bird operates in over 450 cities worldwide, providing eco-friendly transportation opt...
🎁 Benefits
Bird offers a $100/month work-from-home stipend, comprehensive health insurance, and a wellness stipend. Employees enjoy generous time off, parental l...
🌟 Culture
Bird is committed to sustainability and eco-friendly urban transit solutions, focusing on lightweight electric vehicles for city travel. The company i...
Overview
Bird is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (IoT) to design, build, and optimize high-quality software solutions for micromobility. This role requires expertise in software development and a passion for transforming urban movement.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in designing and building software solutions. You have experience in optimizing software for scalability, reliability, and maintainability, and you are comfortable taking ownership of complex features. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven company like Bird, which is dedicated to transforming urban mobility.
You possess a deep understanding of software engineering principles and are skilled in various programming languages and frameworks. You are proactive in voicing your opinions and ideas, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. You are committed to creating cleaner, more connected cities through technology.
What you'll do
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of micromobility by designing and implementing high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the software you develop meets the needs of users and aligns with Bird's mission. Your responsibilities will include optimizing existing software systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that the software is scalable and maintainable.
You will also be involved in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the overall technical direction of the team. Your expertise will help drive the development of innovative features that enhance the user experience and support Bird's growth in over 200 cities worldwide.
What we offer
Bird offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact on urban mobility. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of transportation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in our mission to create cleaner air and calmer streets for everyone.
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