Staff Software Engineer-Android

About the role

At Scout Motors, we are a brand that is setting out to revolutionize the electric pickup truck and rugged SUV market. Our mission is to create a brand that respects the past and future, communities, work, and play. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Android) to join our Digital Products team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, maintenance and mobile release of our Android applications.
• 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, sharing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering shipping customer facing applications on Android.
• Proficiency in Android application development using languages like Kotlin or Java.
• Solid understanding of mobile platform architecture, UI/UX design principles and frameworks, GraphQL, mobile security and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines and mobile release process.
• Experience as a technical lead for large projects (6+ months in length), including defining the roadmap for complex projects spanning multiple teams and functions.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product, and driving graduation to highly customized applications.
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for mobile technology and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience building systems in the automotive industry.
• Experience with mobile app testing, experimentation frameworks and automation frameworks.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services, such as AWS or Azure.

Skills

• Experience with mobile app development on Android.
• Strong understanding of mobile platform architecture and UI/UX design principles.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and mobile security techniques.
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to lead large-scale projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for mobile technology and user experience.

Benefits

• 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

The initial base salary range for this position is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent. The initial California base salary range is $181,500 - $220,000.

Schedule

This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California. This role requires occasional attendance in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.