Senior Software Engineer, Frontend (Digital Products – Technician Hub)

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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!

Overview

As the Senior Software Engineer, Frontend for Scout Motors' Digital Products Technician Hub team, you will play a key role in building the frontend applications and experiences that support Scout's Aftersales digital products. You will help develop intuitive, scalable, and reliable applications used across the Technician Hub portfolio. 

You will work with engineering managers, product managers, staff engineers, designers, and other cross-functional partners to translate product and user needs into high-quality technical solutions. You will own the design and delivery of complex frontend features while remaining hands-on with application development, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of frontend engineering practices. 

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 and technical leaders to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable frontend applications and shared capabilities across the Technician Hub portfolio 
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate product and user requirements into technical designs and deliverables 
• Partner with User Experience and Product Management to evaluate requirements, define implementation approaches, and make thoughtful tradeoffs between user experience, delivery needs, and technical debt 
• Evaluate and recommend frontend technologies, frameworks, and patterns based on product needs, engineering standards, maintainability, performance, and long-term scalability 
• Apply and promote frontend engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, accessibility, performance, observability, and technical documentation 
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and experimenting with new tools and techniques to improve frontend engineering practices 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in San Ramon, CA.  
• This role requires 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.
• Travel: Domestic required. Valid driver's license required.

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, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience building and scaling production applications, with significant experience developing modern frontend applications 
• 5+ years of experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, with a strong understanding of frontend architecture, component design, state management, and modern development practices 
• Experience building responsive, accessible, and mobile-friendly user interfaces using modern HTML, CSS, component libraries, and design systems 
• Experience integrating frontend applications with REST and GraphQL APIs, including asynchronous data handling, error handling, and client-side data management 
• Experience implementing frontend testing strategies using unit, integration, and end-to-end testing 
• Understanding of common web application security risks, including XSS, CSRF, authentication and authorization concerns, and secure frontend development practices 
• Strong understanding of modern web standards and frontend best practices, including accessibility, performance optimization, responsive design, and UX/UI principles 
• Experience building and operating customer- or employee-facing production applications 
• Experience working in startup or high-growth environments and building 0-to-1 products, including evolving early solutions into scalable production applications
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for finding elegant solutions to complex challenges 
• 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 

 Nice to have: 

• Prior experience working in automotive, mobility, servicing, retail, or related industries 
• Hands-on experience developing and operating applications in AWS or similar cloud environments 
• Experience integrating applications with identity and access management (IAM) or single sign-on (SSO) platforms like Okta or Auth0 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and frontend build and deployment workflows 

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 = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Initial California base salary range= $154,000 - $187,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].