Staff Software Engineer-Backend

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

As the Senior Software Engineer for Scout Motor’s digital products, you will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our software products, from concept to deployment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable and robust solutions that meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. Some of the key products as part of digital portfolio are – mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity solutions, mapping services, production, inventory and planning optimization, servicing and repairs, and more. At the same time, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to be hands-on building key systems and will be directly responsible for the successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts as well acting as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers .

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Work with engineers technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle

Contribute to architecture and lead the design and implementation of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables

Design, implement and support identity, access and profile related services for multiple web applications, mobile apps and vehicle apps supporting internal and customer as users

Implement best practices and standards for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation

Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and succeed

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and experimenting with new tools and techniques to improve our software development process

Be responsible for the services that are owned by your team, ensuring 24/7 on-call coverage

Use AI-assisted development tools effectively to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery

Location Travel Expectations :

This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California.

This role requires 1 day per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.

Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

8+ years in software development, with a focus on back-end technologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in one of Go, Node.js, Python, Java

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