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# Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment (Android Applications & Frameworks)

- **Company:** Scout Motors
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Android Studio, Systems Engineering, Software Bug Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Kotlin, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b43f702eaf15df61

## About the Role

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

 * BS/MS degree in computer science or related field
 * Extensive understanding of Android OS, AOSP app optimization, performance, and frameworks
 * Exceptional software development skills with Kotlin, Java, and Android Studio
 * Extensive knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices
 * Highly productive and motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction; able to transform ambiguity into actionable deliverables
 * 10+ years of Android application software development experience
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Excellent collaborative skills, ability to provide and receive guidance
 * Effective problem-solving skills, able to consider alternative options and select the optimal solution
 * Thoughtful, pragmatic approach that considers tradeoffs (e.g.: future proofing vs. over-engineering)
 * Embraces software engineering KPIs, including delivery velocity, quality, planning

## Description

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

 * Design and implement extensible, maintainable, and performant Kotlin-based Android/AOSP/AAOS apps, frameworks, and SDKs
 * Deliver new features, enhancements, and bug fixes at a high velocity
 * Leverage test driven development principles to maximize code quality
 * Actively contribute to code quality by participating in code reviews
 * Author design documentation, technical specifications, and delivery plans; define roadmaps
 * Embrace and refine team coding standards and processes
 * Track and leverage new Android/AOSP/AAOS technologies, software engineering best practices, and design patterns
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX Design, product, and other main systems engineering partners
 * Provide technical leadership within the engineering org, * This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, California or Charlotte, North Carolina.
 * The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
 * Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.


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