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Scout Motors Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Front-end (Digital Products)

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$220K/yr - $253K/yr

10+ years exp

Scout Motors Inc. is a company that aims to revitalize an iconic American vehicle brand by innovating in electric and digital product spaces. The Senior Staff Software Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software products, leading technical efforts, and mentoring other engineers while working closely with cross-functional teams.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and develop scalable and performant front-end applications for web and mobile platforms

Define and drive implementation of best practices in front-end development, including accessibility, security, testing, performance, and maintainability

Lead and mentor engineers across multiple squads, fostering growth and raising the technical bar for front-end engineering

Work with Design and Product teams to deliver seamless and delightful user experiences while balancing technical feasibility and scalability

Make critical decisions on frameworks, tooling, and component architecture to support long-term code health and efficiency

Contribute to the technical roadmap, ensure alignment with business goals, and guide major initiatives from concept to launch

Collaborate with backend and platform engineers to ensure smooth integration and consistency across the digital stack

Be a hands-on contributor while influencing engineering culture and processes across the team

Qualification

React.jsMicro-frontend architectureGraphQLCI/CD pipelinesUI/UX design principlesAutomated testing frameworksCloud environmentsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTechnical leadership

Required

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field

10+ years in software development and experience with scaling software products, with 4+ years in technical leadership roles focused on front-end development

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Deep expertise with popular tools/frameworks and libraries such as React.js, WebGL, GSAP, Framer, Stro, etc., along with knowledge of their ecosystem and best practices

Expertise in micro-frontend architecture and its practical application in large-scale systems

Proven ability to define and drive the architectural direction for large-scale front-end systems, with extensive experience building complex applications that consume GraphQL, RESTful, and RPC APIs—ensuring long-term scalability, maintainability, and performance

Deep knowledge of UI/UX design principles, responsive/mobile-first design, SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and performance optimization

Exposure to analytics, experimentation platforms, and feature flagging tools

Deep understanding of robust branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (Playwright, Cypress), and cloud environments (AWS preferred)

Significant contribution to technical roadmaps and strategic planning, ensuring front-end initiatives align with overall business objectives and technology vision

Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for finding elegant solutions to complex challenges

Preferred

Prior experience working experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment

Deep understanding and practical experience in identifying, mitigating, and preventing common web application security vulnerabilities, aligning with the OWASP Top 10 risks (e.g., Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Broken Access Control, Injection flaws). This includes a strong command of security best practices, secure coding principles, and experience integrating security into the development lifecycle

Experience building mobile apps or backend services

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

Company

Scout Motors Inc.

Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

Founded in 2022

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.scoutmotors.com

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