Staff Software Engineer (Android)

What you’ll do

As a Staff Software Engineer (Android) on the Digital Products team, you will provide technical leadership for the architecture, development, and evolution of our Android platform, helping shape the future of the connected vehicle experience. You will drive the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality Android 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 engineering leadership, product management, design, and cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute the Android engineering strategy. You will influence technical direction across multiple teams, establish best practices, and ensure architectural consistency, performance, reliability, and maintainability across the Android ecosystem.

As a technical leader, you will lead large-scale, 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 Android organization.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• 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.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California. 
• This role requires 1-3 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Subject to change. 
• 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, 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.
• 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.

Preferred 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.
• Experience with mobile apps that connect to an IOT device

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $165,000.00 - $200,000.00

Initial California, Washington and New York base salary range= $181,500 - $220,000

Internal leveling code: IC8