Staff Software Engineer-iOS

Scout Motors • Fremont, CA

1d • $181,500 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer (iOS) on the Digital Products team, you will provide technical leadership for the architecture, development, and evolution of our iOS platform, helping shape the future of the connected vehicle experience. You will drive the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality iOS applications and services across key customer-facing products, including vehicle connectivity, mapping and navigation, EV charging experiences, vehicle purchasing journeys, and other strategic digital initiatives. In this role, you will partner closely with other engineers, product management, design, and cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute the iOS engineering strategy. You will influence technical direction across multiple teams, establish best practices, and ensure architectural consistency, performance, reliability, and maintainability across the iOS ecosystem. As a technical leader, you will lead complex initiatives from concept through delivery, balancing near-term business needs with long-term platform investments. You will drive technical decision-making, identify and mitigate risks, and champion engineering excellence through code quality, operational rigor, and continuous improvement. You will also play a key role in developing engineering talent by mentoring senior and junior engineers, providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and elevating the overall effectiveness of the iOS organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering shipping customer facing applications on iOS.
• Deep expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, and modern iOS development practices, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality mobile experiences.
• Proven experience defining and driving mobile architecture, technical strategy, and engineering best practices across multiple products or teams.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines and mobile release process.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and strategic recommendations to engineers, product managers, designers, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product, and driving graduation to highly customized applications.
• Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building systems in the automotive industry, or experience building mobile apps that connect to IOT devices.
• Experience with mobile app testing, experimentation frameworks and automation frameworks.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services, such as AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Defining and driving the technical vision, architecture, and long-term strategy for our iOS platform and customer-facing mobile experiences.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers at all levels through architecture reviews, design discussions, code reviews, technical guidance, and hands-on collaboration.
• Identifying and resolving systemic challenges related to scalability, performance, reliability, and developer productivity across the mobile ecosystem.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends in mobile development, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques as appropriate.

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 Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

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