[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products) 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

  • Lead a team of highly skilled software engineers
  • Drive development of digital solutions for customers and business partners (e.g., 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 of products
  • Be hands-on building key systems and deliver complex, large-scale technical efforts
  • Act as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers
  • Work with engineers and technical leaders to ship interoperable products and systems managing customer interactions inside and outside the vehicle
  • Partner with cross-functional partners (product, design) to create plans supporting systems and product requirements, making tradeoffs considering business priorities, user experience, and sustainable technical foundation
  • Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions, influencing build/buy/partner choices for current and future needs
  • Develop technology and best practices for scalable, functional, reliable software products and integrations
  • Develop and lead team execution against short-term and long-term roadmaps, including design, code, deploy, and operate technical architecture and systems
  • Identify, scope, and lead large technical projects for early-stage products to evolve/scale and improve existing systems' reliability
  • Champion software engineering and operational excellence, establishing/improving metrics and processes, and setting high standards for engineering, 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

Responsibilities

  • Lead team of software engineers and drive digital product development
  • Design technical architecture for digital portfolio products
  • Deliver hands-on development of key systems and large-scale projects
  • Mentor and lead other engineers technically
  • Collaborate across company to build interoperable systems for customer interactions
  • Partner with product/design for planning, tradeoffs, and requirements support
  • Recommend tools, technologies, and build/buy/partner decisions
  • Develop scalable technology, best practices, and integrations
  • Execute roadmaps through design, coding, deployment, and operations
  • Scope and lead major technical projects for scalability and reliability
  • Champion engineering excellence, metrics, processes, standards, and tooling
  • Calibrate and develop the engineering team
  • Recruit and manage software engineering team

Skills

Backend Development
Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Digital Products
Order Management
Customer Management
Vehicle Connectivity

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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