Senior Staff Software Engineer-Backend

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! Overview   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. Some of the key products as part of digital portfolio are – order management, customer management, marketing, production, inventory and planning optimization, loyalty, merchandise, servicing and repairs, mobile app, vehicle connectivity, and more. You will work with engineering managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional partners to design the technical underpinnings of the product. At the same time, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to be hands-on building key systems and will be directly responsible for the successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts as well acting as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers. What you’ll do Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for critical digital platforms that span multiple product domains and engineering organizations.   Partner with senior engineering, product, and business leaders to shape technology investments, platform strategy, and architectural direction.   Lead the definition of scalable architectural patterns, platform capabilities, and engineering standards used across the digital ecosystem.   Drive resolution of highly ambiguous and business-critical technical challenges whose outcomes influence multiple products, teams, or functions.   Identify opportunities to simplify systems, reduce technical debt, and improve organizational engineering effectiveness at scale.   Lead large, multi-year technical initiatives and provide technical oversight across multiple concurrent programs.   Build alignment among diverse stakeholders and influence strategic technical decisions across organizational boundaries.   Serve as a recognized technical authority for backend systems, platform architecture, and software engineering practices.   Develop and mentor senior engineers, staff engineers, and emerging technical leaders.   Represent engineering in strategic discussions involving external partners, technology vendors, and executive stakeholders.   Shape Scout's engineering culture by elevating technical excellence, innovation, and long-term thinking across the organization.   Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development across teams by defining best practices, evaluating tools, and mentoring engineers. Location & Travel Expectations : This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in  Fremont, California.    This role requires 1 day per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.  Applicants should expect that the role will 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. What you’ll bring  We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.   12+ years of experience building and scaling complex software platforms, including significant experience influencing technical strategy at an organizational level.   Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, platform engineering, APIs, microservices, cloud-native technologies, and large-scale backend ecosystems.   Proven track record of defining architectural direction that spans multiple teams, organizations, or product domains.   Demonstrated success leading highly complex initiatives with significant business, customer, or operational impact.   Experience establishing engineering standards, reference architectures, and technical governance practices across an organization.   Recognized expertise in evaluating strategic technology decisions, including platform selection, build-versus-buy analysis, and long-term technical investment planning.   Exceptional ability to influence senior technical and business s