Senior Staff Software Engineer-Backend

Here at Scout Motors were 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 its 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 hasnt 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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

Overview

As the Senior Staff Software Engineer for Scout Motors digital products you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled software engineers and driving the development of digital solutions for our customers and business partners. Some of the key products as part of digital portfolio are order management customer management marketing production inventory and planning optimization loyalty merchandise servicing and repairs mobile app vehicle connectivity and more. You will work with engineering managers senior engineers and cross-functional partners to design the technical underpinnings of the product. At the same time youll 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.

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

• Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for critical digital platforms that span multiple product domains and engineering organizations.
• Partner with senior engineering product and business leaders to shape technology investments platform strategy and architectural direction.
• Lead the definition of scalable architectural patterns platform capabilities and engineering standards used across the digital ecosystem.
• Drive resolution of highly ambiguous and business-critical technical challenges whose outcomes influence multiple products teams or functions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify systems reduce technical debt and improve organizational engineering effectiveness at scale.
• Lead large multi-year technical initiatives and provide technical oversight across multiple concurrent programs.
• Build alignment among diverse stakeholders and influence strategic technical decisions across organizational boundaries.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority for backend systems platform architecture and software engineering practices.
• Develop and mentor senior engineers staff engineers and emerging technical leaders.
• Represent engineering in strategic discussions involving external partners technology vendors and executive stakeholders.
• Shape Scouts engineering culture by elevating technical excellence innovation and long-term thinking across the organization.
• Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development across teams by defining best practices evaluating tools and mentoring engineers.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location inFremont 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 companyfrom time to time.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• 12 years of experience building and scaling complex software platforms including significant experience influencing technical strategy at an organizational level.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture platform engineering APIs microservices cloud-native technologies and large-scale backend ecosystems.
• Proven track record of defining architectural direction that spans multiple teams organizations or product domains.
• Demonstrated success leading highly complex initiatives with significant business customer or operational impact.
• Experience establishing engineering standards reference architectures and technical governance practices across an organization.
• Recognized expertise in evaluating strategic technology decisions including platform selection build-versus-buy analysis and long-term technical investment planning.
• Exceptional ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders without direct authority.
• Proven record of mentoring senior engineers and developing future technical leaders.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Experience representing engineering in strategic engagements with external partners vendors and technology providers.
• Strong understanding of organizational scaling challenges platform evolution and enterprise architecture practices.

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 circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave

This is a full-time exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $180000.00 - $220000.00

Initial California Washington and New York base salary range $198000 - $242000

Internal leveling code: IC7

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact