Scout Motors Inc.

Backend Engineer

• As the Staff Software Engineer for Scout Motor’s 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.
• 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 cross-functional partners (from product and design) 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 product ecosystem. Influence decisions on build/buy/partner, contemplating today’s needs, and future enterprise requirements.
• Develop technology and best practices capable of supporting scalable, functional, and reliable software products and their associated integrations.
• Develop and lead the team to execute against both short-term and long-term roadmaps. Design, code, deploy and operate technical architecture and systems.
• Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects, laying the groundwork for early-stage products to iteratively evolve and scale, and taming complexity and shoring up reliability of existing systems.
• 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.

Staff Software Engineer, Backend – Digital Products

• As the Senior Staff Software Engineer for Scout Motor’s 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.
• You will work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to design the technical underpinnings of the product.
• Develop technology and best practices capable of supporting scalable, functional, and reliable software products and their associated integrations.
• Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects, laying the groundwork for early-stage products to iteratively evolve and scale.
• Champion software engineering and operational excellence, establishing and improving metrics and processes.

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend – Digital Products

Events

• Participate in Scout Motors Virtual Hiring Event (Main session, Breakout sessions, Designated interviews) on October 13–14, 2025
• Develop robust quality systems and drive continuous improvement across design and manufacturing
• Audit suppliers and ensure supplier quality compliance
• Analyze data to identify issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to solve complex problems
• Ensure parts, processes, and finished vehicles meet safety, durability, and performance standards
• Perform floor, lab, and supplier collaboration activities to support transition from prototype to production

Scout Motors Virtual Hiring Event - Quality Department - October 13-14, 2025

Product Designer

• Serve as a full-stack designer participating in user research, interaction design, visual design, and experience/product ecosystem design and strategy
• Design responsive web, mobile native, and in-store digital experiences to ensure a seamless user experience across platforms
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders across functional areas to design customer-facing technology solutions
• Cultivate a deep understanding of Scout’s brand and apply it to layout, color theory, typography, language, and iconography for digital products
• Foster collaboration with other designers and cross-functional teams (User Research, In-Vehicle UX, Brand, Comms)
• Work closely with engineering partners to realize a build-once, use-many environment
• Contribute to establishing best practices, standards, and design guidelines within the team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle last-minute tasks effectively
• Collaborate with the Design Director to foster cohesive team dynamics and enhance overall performance
• Attend in-person meetings and events regularly and travel on behalf of the company from time to time

Senior Digital Product Designer

• Operate as a strategic, full-stack design leader—deeply engaged in every stage of the design process, from user research and systems thinking to interaction, visual, and experience design
• Lead end-to-end design efforts across responsive web, native mobile, and in-store digital experiences, ensuring cross-platform consistency and best-in-class interactions
• Act as a design thought partner to senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Experience
• Drive the strategic application of Scout’s brand across all digital touchpoints—layout, color theory, typography, tone, and iconography
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary designers, fostering a culture of feedback, growth, and collaboration
• Partner with engineering leads to champion a scalable design system and component strategy
• Define and uphold design excellence, contributing to best practices, team standards, and frameworks
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, prioritizing and managing multiple complex initiatives
• Collaborate closely with the Design Director to shape broader design culture, processes, and team development roadmap
• Attend in-person meetings and company events regularly and travel on behalf of the company from time to time

Lead Digital Product Designer

• Design and implement systems, processes, and infrastructure needed to build Scout vehicles
• Collaborate across departments to optimize workflows and ensure efficient material flow
• Support the launch of manufacturing operations and develop strategic production plans
• Solve real-time challenges on the plant floor to impact vehicle quality and performance
• Work within Product Planning, Plant Engineering, and Logistics to manage production strategies and operations

Production – Product Planning, Plant Engineering, Logistics

• Lead a team of highly skilled software engineers and drive development of digital solutions across order management, customer management, marketing, production, inventory and planning optimization, loyalty, merchandise, servicing and repairs, mobile app, vehicle connectivity, and more
• Work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to design the technical underpinnings of products
• Be hands-on building key systems and directly responsible for successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts
• Act as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers, calibrating and developing the software engineering team
• Partner with product and design to produce how and when plans to support systems and product requirements and make effective tradeoffs
• Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions, influencing build/buy/partner choices
• Develop technology and best practices to support scalable, functional, and reliable software products and integrations
• Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects to evolve and scale early-stage products, tame complexity, and shore up reliability of existing systems
• Champion software engineering and operational excellence, establishing and improving metrics, tooling, and processes
• Recruit and manage a team of software engineers, setting the bar for quality software development

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend, Digital Products

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Work with engineers and technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle
• Design, develop, and implement scalable and robust solutions from concept to deployment for mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity solutions, mapping services, production, inventory and planning optimization, servicing and repairs
• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and reusable code across the full stack, including front-end, back-end, and database layers
• Implement best practices and standards for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Design, code, deploy, and operate technical architecture and systems and be an advocate for improving customer experience
• Be directly responsible for successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts and act as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and succeed
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and continuously learn and experiment with new tools and techniques to improve development processes

Senior Software Engineer, Backend, Digital Products

• Lead a team of highly skilled software engineers and drive development of digital solutions for customers and business partners (order management, customer management, marketing, production, inventory and planning optimization, loyalty, merchandise, servicing and repairs, mobile app, vehicle connectivity)
• Work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to design technical underpinnings and ship interoperable products and systems
• Be hands-on building key systems and be directly responsible for successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts
• Act as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers; recruit, manage, and develop the software engineering team
• Partner with product and design to plan and prioritize systems and product requirements; make effective tradeoffs
• Assess and recommend tools and technology decisions; influence build/buy/partner decisions
• Develop technology and best practices to support scalable, functional, and reliable software products and integrations
• Design, code, deploy, and operate technical architecture and systems; execute against short-term and long-term roadmaps
• Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects, tame complexity, and shore up reliability of existing systems
• Champion software engineering and operational excellence; establish and improve metrics and processes

Frontend Engineer

• 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 systems on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables
• Partner with cross-functional partners in User Experience and Product Management to produce how and when plans for the digital products, providing thoughtful tradeoffs between design requirements and incurring technical debt
• Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions that will power the digital product ecosystem. Influence decisions on build/buy/partner, contemplating today’s needs, and future enterprise requirements
• Implement best practices and standards for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and succeed
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and experimenting with new tools and techniques to improve our software development process.
• Location & Travel Expectations:
• This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA or remote within the United States. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City
• The responsibilities of this role require 1 day per week attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role may 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.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• What you’ll bring:
• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 5+ years in software development and experience with scaling software products, providing technical leadership and direction for development, preferably with a focus on payments, ecommerce, front-end app development
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both independently and as part of a team
• 5+ years of experience with popular JavaScript-based frameworks and libraries such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js is required. Proficiency in at least one of these frameworks, along with knowledge of their ecosystem and best practices
• 5+ years of experience building responsive and mobile-friendly web designs using CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation, or Materialize CSS
• Understanding of GraphQL, RESTful, and RPPC principles and experience in consuming APIs for data retrieval and manipulation
• Awareness of common security vulnerabilities in web applications (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and knowledge of best practices to mitigate these risks
• Stay updated with the latest web standards, trends, and best practices in front-end development, including performance optimization, SEO, and UX/UI design principles
• Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product, supporting early low-code tools, and driving graduation to highly customized applications
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for finding elegant solutions to complex challenges
• Optional/suggestions:
• Prior experience working experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment
• Hands on experience building on AWS
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of front-end development workflows with automated testing and deployment processes
• Hands on experience building customer facing apps
• 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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00
• Initial California base salary range = $154,000.00 - $187,000.00
• Internal leveling code: IC9

Staff Software Engineer, Backend – Digital Products

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend – Digital Products

Scout Motors Virtual Hiring Event - Quality Department - October 13-14, 2025

Senior Digital Product Designer

Lead Digital Product Designer

Production – Product Planning, Plant Engineering, Logistics

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend, Digital Products

Senior Software Engineer, Backend, Digital Products

Staff Software Engineer, Backend – Digital Products

Senior Software Engineer, Front End – Digital Products