Staff Software Engineer-Backend

The role

You will develop and enhance digital software products including mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity, and mapping services. You will lead the design of complex software systems and mentor junior engineers.

What you will do

• Work with engineers and technical leaders to ship interoperable products and systems
• Contribute to architecture and lead the design and implementation of complex software systems
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications
• Design, implement and support identity, access and profile related services
• Implement best practices for software development including code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Mentor and coach junior team members
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Ensure 24/7 on-call coverage for owned services
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• 8+ years in software development, with a focus on back-end technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficiency in one of Go, Node.js, Python, Java
• Experience with both relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Experience with identity management systems (e.g., Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, Keyclock) and directory services
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks. The company focuses on innovation, exploration, and creating vehicles for various environments.