Senior Software Engineer-Backend
Scout Motors · Fremont, California, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $140,000.00 - $170,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
- low 0 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
- Hiring momentum
- 348 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Scout Motors, you will be integral to the development and enhancement of digital products, including mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity solutions, and more. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable software systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the successful delivery of complex technical projects. Your role will also involve staying current with emerging technologies and implementing best practices in software development.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Motors as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- 5+ years in software development, with a focus on back-end technologies
- Proficiency in one of Go, Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby
- 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, Keycloak)
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 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
- Annual performance bonus program
Worth weighing
- Role requires 3 days per week in the office, which may not suit all candidates
- Initial base salary range is specified, but final salary will depend on candidate's skills and experience
- No remote work eligibility for this role in New York City
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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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