Senior Software Engineer (iOS) – Digital Products

Scout Motors • San Ramon, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Digital Products team, you will design, build, and deliver high-quality iOS applications that support Scout Motors’ connected vehicle experience. You will contribute to customer-facing products and features such as vehicle connectivity, mapping and navigation, EV charging, vehicle purchasing, and other digital solutions. The role is based at Scout Motors’ San Ramon, California location and requires three days per week in the office, regular in-person meetings and events, and occasional travel to company events. The position is full-time and exempt, with a base salary and eligibility to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The stated initial base salary range is $140,000–$170,000; the initial range for California, Washington, and New York is $154,000–$187,000. Final compensation depends on factors including skills and experience.

Scout Motors describes its culture as inclusive, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced, and seeks employees with integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, including insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and paid leave programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience shipping customer-facing iOS applications.
• Proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI.
• Solid understanding of mobile platform architecture, UI/UX design principles and frameworks, GraphQL, mobile security, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps, and mobile release processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in startup settings, launching 0-to-1 products, and driving their evolution into highly customized applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for mobile technology and commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, a growth mindset, comfort with change, flexibility, and a collaborative approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building systems in the automotive industry or working on IoT devices.
• Experience with mobile app testing, experimentation frameworks, and automation frameworks.
• Experience working with large-scale cloud systems through a provider such as AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and release robust, scalable, user-centric iOS applications.
• Own complex mobile feature implementation from concept through production, meeting standards for performance, reliability, maintainability, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and cross-functional partners to deliver end-to-end customer experiences.
• Promote technical excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression testing strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify opportunities to improve application performance and developer productivity.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Stay current with iOS technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, evaluating tools and approaches for meaningful value.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually.
• 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, or military leave.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior