Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend

3 Months ago • 12 Years + • Backend Development • $220,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead teams and drive the development of digital solutions for customers and partners, focusing on order management, customer management, and more. You will design the technical aspects of multiple products and services while also contributing hands-on. Responsibilities include producing plans, assessing key tools, owning technical roadmaps, and promoting best practices. You will also be responsible for recruiting and managing a team of software engineers.
Must have:
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience with back-end platform and services.
  • Strong coding skills in various languages.
  • Knowledge of system vulnerabilities.
  • Experience launching 0 to 1 products and services.
  • Experience as a technical lead for large projects.
  • Ability to internalize ideas from the organization.
  • Experience with 3rd party platforms.
  • 5+ years leading high-performing teams.
Good to have:
  • Experience building data pipes, AI/ML and web/mobile analytics.
  • Experience in the auto industry.
  • Full-stack development.
Perks:
  • Competitive insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401(k) program with employer match.
  • 20 days planned PTO.
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO.
  • 14 company or floating holidays annually.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave.

Job Details

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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

As the Senior Staff Software Engineer for Scout Motor’s digital products and services, you will be responsible for leading teams of highly skilled software engineers and driving the development of digital solutions and services for our customers and business partners. Some of the key products as part of digital portfolio are – order management, customer management, production, inventory and planning optimization, loyalty, merchandise, servicing and repairs, mobile app, vehicle connectivity, charging, and more. You will work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to design the technical underpinnings of multiple products and services. 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.

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 services on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle.
  • Partner with cross-functional partners to produce how and when plans to support systems and product requirements. Make effective tradeoffs that consider business priorities, user experience, and a sustainable technical foundation
  • Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions that will power the digital ecosystem. Influence decisions on build/buy/partner, contemplating today’s needs, and future enterprise requirements.
  • Own and drive the technical roadmap and architecture for scout business services and processes. Manage and extend services and infrastructure, constantly improving and adding new features, while driving operational excellence.
  • Develop technology and best practices capable of supporting scalable, functional, and reliable products, services and their associated integrations.
  • Promote and drive best practices and industry standards across the company.
  • Champion software engineering and operational excellence, establishing and improving metrics and processes. Set a high bar for engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
  • Assist in calibrating and developing the software engineering team.
  • Recruit and manage a team of software engineers, setting the bar for quality software development.

 

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events occasionally. The role will be based out of a Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA or Remote. This role is open to remote applicants in the United States with the exception of New York City. 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 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 or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in software engineering and scaling software products and services, providing technical leadership and direction for development, preferably with a focus on back-end platform and services development.
  • Experience building comprehensive understanding of APIs, microservices, databases, integrations and other complex backend systems.
  • Strong coding skills, navigating codebases with different languages and tools (GoLang, React, Kotlin, Swift, gRPC, GraphQL), building and managing ci/cd pipelines supporting services, web and mobile releases.
  • Knowledge of potential system vulnerabilities and how to prevent them.
  • Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 products and services, and driving graduation to highly complex and scalable services and applications.
  • Experience as a technical lead for large projects (6-12+ months in length), including defining the roadmap for complex projects spanning multiple teams and functions
  • Ability to internalize the best ideas from across the organization, humbly setting a vision that others are excited to get behind
  • Experience integrating with 3rd party platforms and partnering with external service providers.
  • 5+ years in leading high-performing software engineering teams. Direct evidence of the ability to guide, motivate, and inspire a team towards the successful completion of complex projects.
  • Preferred: 
    • Experience building data pipes, AI/ML and web/mobile analytics.
    • Experience building systems in auto industry
    • Full-stack development

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground upThis is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundationIn 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 = $220,000-$250,000

Internal leveling code: IC7

 

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San FranciscoPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
  • Residing in Los AngelesScout 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 CityThis role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

 

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice 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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.

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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 will do so once again. But Scout represents more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

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