Staff Software Engineer, Mobile Products and Platform

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:

As the Staff Software Engineer – Mobile Products & Platform, you will play a critical role in driving the development and delivery of our mobile applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and user experience. Some of the key products as part of digital portfolio are – mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity solutions, marketing tools, merchandise offerings, mapping services, route optimization, EV charging services and more. You will work with engineering leaders, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to define the mobile engineering strategy and lead the execution of multiple products and platform. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts and for mentoring other engineers.

• Lead the design, development, maintenance and mobile release of our iOS and Android applications.
• Drive the technical architecture and implementation of mobile platform and solutions from the ground up, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Grow the knowledge of the team, sharing through pair programming, code reviews, presentations, example code, and documentation.
• Implement programming best practices, deployment processes and monitoring for mobile platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and other stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and timelines for mobile products, features and projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in mobile development, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques as appropriate.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events occasionally. This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA or Remote, United States. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. 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 Scouts 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering shipping customer facing applications, with 5+ years shipping iOS and/or Android applications or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin, Swift, Dart, Go or Java, along with strong object-oriented design skills.
• Solid understanding of mobile platform architecture, UI/UX design principles and frameworks, GraphQL, mobile security and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines and mobile release process.
• Experience as a technical lead for large projects (6+ months in length), including defining the roadmap for complex projects spanning multiple teams and functions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product, and driving graduation to highly customized applications.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for mobile technology and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building systems in auto industry.
• Experience with cross-platform development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
• Experience with mobile app testing, experimentation frameworks and automation frameworks.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services, such as AWS or Azure.

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 circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

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 candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $170,000-$220,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• 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 in Los 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 in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.