Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment (Android Applications & Frameworks)

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!

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:

Design and implement extensible, maintainable, and performant Kotlin-based Android/AOSP/AAOS apps, frameworks, and SDKs

Deliver new features, enhancements, and bug fixes at a high velocity

Leverage test driven development principles to maximize code quality

Actively contribute to code quality by participating in code reviews

Author design documentation, technical specifications, and delivery plans; define roadmaps

Embrace and refine team coding standards and processes

Track and leverage new Android/AOSP/AAOS technologies, software engineering best practices, and design patterns

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX Design, product, and other main systems engineering partners

Provide technical leadership within the engineering org

Location Travel Expectations :

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

The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.

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:

BS/MS degree in computer science or related field

Extensive understanding of Android OS, AOSP app optimization, performance, and frameworks

Exceptional software development skills with Kotlin, Java, and Android Studio

Extensive knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices

Highly productive and motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction; able to transform ambiguity into actionable deliverables

10+ years of Android application software development experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent collaborative skills, ability to provide and receive guidance

Effective problem-solving skills, able to consider alternative options and select the optimal solution

Thoughtful, pragmatic approach that considers tradeoffs (e.g.: future proofing vs. over-engineering)

Embraces software engineering KPIs, including delivery velocity, quality, planning

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up . This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation . In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

Competitive insurance including:

Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans

401(k) program with:

An employer match and immediate vesting

Generous Paid Time Off including:

20 days planned PTO, as accrued

40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually

Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders

Paid leave for circu…