Staff Software Engineer-Backend
Scout Motors3 months ago
Base Salary
$165k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers and technical leaders to ship interoperable products and systems supporting customer interactions inside and outside the vehicle.
- Contribute to architecture and lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
- Design, implement, and support identity, access, and profile services for web, mobile, and vehicle applications serving internal and customer users.
- Apply software development standards including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers.
- Own the services managed by the team and ensure 24/7 on-call coverage.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- 8+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend technologies.
- Proficiency in at least one of Go, Node.js, Python, or Java.
- Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
- Experience with identity management systems and directory services, including Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, or Keyclock.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving ability, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
- 20 days of planned paid time off 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting time, and military leave.
- Full-time, exempt role based in Fremont, California, requiring one day per week in the office, regular in-person meetings, and occasional travel.
About Scout Motors
Scout Motors designs and manufactures electric trucks and rugged SUVs for consumer drivers, reviving the historic Scout off‑road brand. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company is building a manufacturing plant in Blythewood, South Carolina. Its lineup targets work and outdoor use, with both an all‑electric powertrain and a Harvester range‑extender option that integrates a gas generator for extended range.