Senior Staff Software Engineer - Mobile (Android) - Digital Product at Scout Motors

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Electric VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, shipping customer-facing applications on Android
Proficiency in Android development (implied from context)
Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude with a growth mindset
Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals
Ability to work 1 day per week in office in Fremont, California, with in-person meetings and occasional travel

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, maintenance, and mobile release of Android applications
Lead Scout’s mobile technology strategy
Drive the technical architecture and implementation of mobile platform and solutions from the ground up, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and performant
Grow the knowledge of the team through pair programming, code reviews, presentations, example code, and documentation
Implement programming best practices, deployment processes, and monitoring for mobile platforms
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in mobile development, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques as appropriate
Work with engineering leaders, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to define the mobile engineering strategy for Android and lead the execution of multiple Android products
Ensure successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts
Mentor other engineers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AndroidKotlinJavaMobile DevelopmentVehicle ConnectivityMapping ServicesRoute OptimizationEV ChargingUser Experience

Questions & Answers

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What is the location or work arrangement for this role?

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What skills are required for the Senior Staff Software Engineer - Android role?

The role requires expertise in Android application design, development, maintenance, and release, along with leading mobile technology strategy, technical architecture for scalable solutions, and implementing best practices.

What is the company culture like at Scout Motors?

Scout Motors fosters a culture of exploration, caretaking, hard work, and respect for the environment, past, future, communities, work, and play, empowering talented, inclusive, entrepreneurial teams to innovate with visionary leadership and collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for this Android engineering role?

Strong candidates are visionary leaders who can define mobile strategy, deliver complex technical efforts, mentor engineers through pair programming and code reviews, and stay current with mobile development trends.

Scout Motors

Develops all-electric trucks and SUVs

About Scout Motors

Scout Motors Inc. excels in the automotive industry by focusing on the development of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions. This forward-thinking approach reflects the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions them at the forefront of emerging automotive technologies. Working at Scout Motors offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and is dedicated to shaping the future of the automotive sector.

Detroit, MI, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & TransportationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Legal challenges from California dealers may delay market entry.

Focus on hybrids may attract criticism from environmental groups.

Rapid expansion could lead to operational inefficiencies.

Differentiation

Scout Motors offers hybrid models, meeting consumer demand for gasoline-backed EVs.

Satellite Wi-Fi connectivity enhances vehicle utility in remote areas.

Direct sales model aligns with modern automotive retail trends.

Upsides

Hybrid models surpass demand for pure EVs, indicating strong market interest.

$2 billion investment in South Carolina boosts local economy and job creation.

Electric SUVs and trucks tap into growing market demand.

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