Slate Auto
Principal Software Development Engineer – Slate Auto
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About Slate At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Slate is looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to help lead our software development in the electric vehicle space. You will focus on defining and building our digital customer experience. You must be able to thrive and succeed in a fast‑paced startup environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the company’s direction and success and should not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
You lead the definition, design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of Slate software.
You code and test system components, leading code and design reviews.
You own end‑to‑end code quality, system tests, functional tests, and integration.
You relentlessly simplify, demonstrating significant innovation, creativity, and judgment when solving challenging problems.
You collaborate with UX and product teams to build and invent new solutions and applications that put customers first.
You are considered an authority on technical issues by the technical and business community and are frequently consulted for making difficult trade‑off decisions.
You drive awareness about the impact and consequences of technical decisions on the business, balancing technical leadership with strong business judgment to make the right long‑term decisions about technology choices.
You assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
12+ years of professional software development experience.
10+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language, such as Java or C++.
10+ years of experience in full‑stack mobile development – Android / iOS or modern web browsers and services, mainly in Java in a Linux or Unix environment.
10+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
10+ years of experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
7+ years of experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto .
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About Slate At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Slate is looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to help lead our software development in the electric vehicle space. You will focus on defining and building our digital customer experience. You must be able to thrive and succeed in a fast‑paced startup environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the company’s direction and success and should not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
You lead the definition, design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of Slate software.
You code and test system components, leading code and design reviews.
You own end‑to‑end code quality, system tests, functional tests, and integration.
You relentlessly simplify, demonstrating significant innovation, creativity, and judgment when solving challenging problems.
You collaborate with UX and product teams to build and invent new solutions and applications that put customers first.
You are considered an authority on technical issues by the technical and business community and are frequently consulted for making difficult trade‑off decisions.
You drive awareness about the impact and consequences of technical decisions on the business, balancing technical leadership with strong business judgment to make the right long‑term decisions about technology choices.
You assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
12+ years of professional software development experience.
10+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language, such as Java or C++.
10+ years of experience in full‑stack mobile development – Android / iOS or modern web browsers and services, mainly in Java in a Linux or Unix environment.
10+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
10+ years of experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
7+ years of experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto .
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