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Scout Motors

Staff Software Engineer-Backend

Scout Motors · Fremont, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $165,000.00 - $200,000.00

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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 Staff Software Engineer at Scout Motors, you will be integral to developing and enhancing software products that support the company's digital portfolio, including mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity solutions, and more. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the successful delivery of complex technical projects. This role also involves maintaining 24/7 on-call coverage for the services owned by your team.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
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
  • 8+ years in software development, with a focus on back-end technologies
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Initial base salary range is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00, with higher ranges for California, Washington, and New York
  • 1-3 days per week in the office required, with potential travel for events
  • Role requires flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Summarised from Scout Motors's posting. Read the full original.

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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