Senior Software Engineer, Front End (Digital Products)

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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!

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:

• Work with engineers & technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems on strong foundations that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables
• Partner with cross-functional partners in User Experience and Product Management to produce how and when plans for the digital products, providing thoughtful tradeoffs between design requirements and incurring technical debt
• Assess and recommend key tools and technology decisions that will power the digital product ecosystem. Influence decisions on build/buy/partner, contemplating today’s needs, and future enterprise requirements
• Implement best practices and standards for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and succeed
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and experimenting with new tools and techniques to improve our software development process.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California.
• The responsibilities of this role require 2 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 8+ years in software development and experience with scaling software products, providing technical leadership and direction for development, preferably with a focus on payments, ecommerce, front-end app development
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both independently and as part of a team
• 8+ years of experience with popular JavaScript-based frameworks and libraries such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js is required. Proficiency in at least one of these frameworks, along with knowledge of their ecosystem and best practices
• 8+ years of experience building responsive and mobile-friendly web designs using CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation, or Materialize CSS
• Understanding of GraphQL, RESTful, and RPPC principles and experience in consuming APIs for data retrieval and manipulation
• Awareness of common security vulnerabilities in web applications (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and knowledge of best practic