Scout Motors Inc.
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products)
Scout Motors Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products)
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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products)
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Scout Motors Inc.
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 that paved the way for future rugged SUVs and will do so again.
Scout is more than just a brand; it’s a legacy steeped in exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand respects the environment by developing electric vehicles capable of reaching any location, honors the past and future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic brand, values communities by standing for its people and customers, and balances work and play for vehicles at home, job sites, or commutes.
At Scout Motors, we empower inclusive, entrepreneurial teams to innovate. A Scout employee is a visionary leader who seeks new paths, collaborates across the company, and drives better solutions with unrivaled passion.
Join us and help shape the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you’ll do
Lead a team of highly skilled software engineers and drive development of digital solutions for customers and partners, including order management, customer management, marketing, production, inventory & planning optimization, loyalty, merchandise, servicing & repairs, mobile app, vehicle connectivity, and more.
Work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross‑functional partners to design the technical foundations of the product.
Build key systems hands‑on while ensuring successful delivery of complex, large‑scale technical initiatives, and mentor other engineers.
Work with engineers & technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle.
Partner with product and design to produce plans that support system and product requirements, making trade‑offs that balance business priorities, user experience, and sustainable technology.
Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions, influencing build‑buy‑partner choices for current and future enterprise needs.
Develop practices that support scalable, functional, and reliable software products and their integrations.
Lead the team to execute short‑ and long‑term roadmaps, designing, coding, deploying, and operating technical architecture.
Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects, laying groundwork for early‑stage products and improving reliability of existing systems.
Champion engineering excellence by establishing and improving metrics, processes, tooling, and standards.
Assist in calibrating and developing the software engineering team.
Recruit and manage a high‑performing team, setting a high bar for quality development.
Location & Travel Expectations
Based in Fremont, CA or remotely within the United States; not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Requires 1 day per week in‑office attendance with regular on‑site meetings.
Travel may be required for company events.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
8+ years of software engineering experience, including scaling products, technical leadership, and experience with e‑commerce, payments, or digital products.
Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and complex backend systems.
Excellent coding skills in Go, Java, Kotlin, Swift, plus CI/CD pipelines for web and mobile.
Knowledge of system vulnerabilities and prevention strategies.
Experience in start‑up settings from 0‑to‑1 product launch to customized applications.
Technical lead experience on large projects (≥6 months) defining roadmaps across teams.
Ability to internalize best ideas and set a vision others can rally behind.
Experience integrating with third‑party platforms and partnering with external providers.
3+ years of leading high‑performing engineering teams; evidence of guiding and motivating successful projects.
What you’ll gain
Competitive insurance
Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
Generous paid time off
20 days planned PTO, accruing.
40 hours unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave.
Pay Transparency This is a full‑time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and an annual performance bonus program. Final salary will be based on skills and experience. The bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range: $165,000 – $200,000.
Initial California base salary range: $181,500 – $220,000.
Internal leveling code: IC8.
Notice to Applicants
Residents of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Residents of Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Residents of New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity Scout Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. Scout Motors complies with all applicable fair employment practice laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products)
role at
Scout Motors Inc.
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 that paved the way for future rugged SUVs and will do so again.
Scout is more than just a brand; it’s a legacy steeped in exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand respects the environment by developing electric vehicles capable of reaching any location, honors the past and future by electrifying and digitizing an iconic brand, values communities by standing for its people and customers, and balances work and play for vehicles at home, job sites, or commutes.
At Scout Motors, we empower inclusive, entrepreneurial teams to innovate. A Scout employee is a visionary leader who seeks new paths, collaborates across the company, and drives better solutions with unrivaled passion.
Join us and help shape the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you’ll do
Lead a team of highly skilled software engineers and drive development of digital solutions for customers and partners, including order management, customer management, marketing, production, inventory & planning optimization, loyalty, merchandise, servicing & repairs, mobile app, vehicle connectivity, and more.
Work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross‑functional partners to design the technical foundations of the product.
Build key systems hands‑on while ensuring successful delivery of complex, large‑scale technical initiatives, and mentor other engineers.
Work with engineers & technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle.
Partner with product and design to produce plans that support system and product requirements, making trade‑offs that balance business priorities, user experience, and sustainable technology.
Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions, influencing build‑buy‑partner choices for current and future enterprise needs.
Develop practices that support scalable, functional, and reliable software products and their integrations.
Lead the team to execute short‑ and long‑term roadmaps, designing, coding, deploying, and operating technical architecture.
Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects, laying groundwork for early‑stage products and improving reliability of existing systems.
Champion engineering excellence by establishing and improving metrics, processes, tooling, and standards.
Assist in calibrating and developing the software engineering team.
Recruit and manage a high‑performing team, setting a high bar for quality development.
Location & Travel Expectations
Based in Fremont, CA or remotely within the United States; not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Requires 1 day per week in‑office attendance with regular on‑site meetings.
Travel may be required for company events.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
8+ years of software engineering experience, including scaling products, technical leadership, and experience with e‑commerce, payments, or digital products.
Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and complex backend systems.
Excellent coding skills in Go, Java, Kotlin, Swift, plus CI/CD pipelines for web and mobile.
Knowledge of system vulnerabilities and prevention strategies.
Experience in start‑up settings from 0‑to‑1 product launch to customized applications.
Technical lead experience on large projects (≥6 months) defining roadmaps across teams.
Ability to internalize best ideas and set a vision others can rally behind.
Experience integrating with third‑party platforms and partnering with external providers.
3+ years of leading high‑performing engineering teams; evidence of guiding and motivating successful projects.
What you’ll gain
Competitive insurance
Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
Generous paid time off
20 days planned PTO, accruing.
40 hours unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave.
Pay Transparency This is a full‑time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and an annual performance bonus program. Final salary will be based on skills and experience. The bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range: $165,000 – $200,000.
Initial California base salary range: $181,500 – $220,000.
Internal leveling code: IC8.
Notice to Applicants
Residents of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Residents of Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Residents of New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity Scout Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. Scout Motors complies with all applicable fair employment practice laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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