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Scout Motors

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Scout Motors · Fremont, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000.00 - $220,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
high
233 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
2026-10-23

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 Staff Software Engineer at Scout Motors, you will lead a team of software engineers in developing digital solutions for various products such as order management, customer management, and vehicle connectivity. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to design technical systems, mentor other engineers, and oversee the successful delivery of complex projects. This role also involves hands-on coding and establishing best practices for software engineering excellence.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 or master's degree in computer science or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and scaling software products
  • Experience building comprehensive understanding of APIs, microservices, and other complex backend systems
  • Strong coding skills in languages such as GoLang, Java, Kotlin, and Swift
  • Experience operating in start-up settings and launching products
  • Experience as a technical lead for large projects

Nice to have

  • Experience building data pipes, AI/ML and web/mobile analytics
  • Experience building systems in the auto industry
  • Full-stack development

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
  • Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  • Annual performance bonus program

Worth weighing

  • Initial base salary range is $180,000.00 - $220,000.00, with higher ranges for specific states
  • Role requires 1-3 days per week in the office, with potential travel for events
  • The role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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