Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment (Android Applications & Frameworks)
About The Position
Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle dating back to 1960, aiming to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace. The brand is built on respect for the past and future by electrifying, digitizing, and innovating an iconic American brand. It also emphasizes respect for communities, creating a company that stands for its people and customers, and respect for both work and play with versatile vehicles. Scout Motors is developing two powertrains: an all-electric and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain. The company empowers talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, seeking visionaries, leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters who collaborate to build better. This role is an opportunity to join Scout Motors and help shape the future of transportation.
Requirements
- BS/MS degree in computer science or related field
- Extensive understanding of Android OS, AOSP app optimization, performance, and frameworks
- Exceptional software development skills with Kotlin, Java, and Android Studio
- Extensive knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices
- Highly productive and motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction; able to transform ambiguity into actionable deliverables
- 5+ years of Android application software development experience
- 10+ years of software development experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent collaborative skills, ability to provide and receive guidance
- Effective problem-solving skills, able to consider alternative options and select the optimal solution
- Thoughtful, pragmatic approach that considers tradeoffs (e.g.: future proofing vs. over-engineering)
- Embraces software engineering KPIs, including delivery velocity, quality, planning
- Integrity
- Curiosity
- Resourcefulness
- Strive to exhibit a positive attitude
- Growth mindset
- Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals
Responsibilities
- Design and implement extensible, maintainable, and performant Kotlin-based Android/AOSP/AAOS apps, frameworks, and SDKs
- Deliver new features, enhancements, and bug fixes at a high velocity
- Leverage test driven development principles to maximize code quality
- Actively contribute to code quality by participating in code reviews
- Author design documentation, technical specifications, and delivery plans; define roadmaps
- Embrace and refine team coding standards and processes
- Track and leverage new Android/AOSP/AAOS technologies, software engineering best practices, and design patterns
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX Design, product, and other main systems engineering partners
- Provide technical leadership within the engineering org
Benefits
- The chance to build products and a company from the ground up.
- A chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.
- Competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- 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 Transparency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
