Senior Software Engineer, Front End (Customer Experience)

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

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

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements - an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

As a Senior Frontend Engineer on the Customer Experience team, you will be a core contributor to the customer-facing experiences that define how people buy a vehicle with us. You will build and maintain high-quality frontend features across the purchase journey, working across trade-in, vehicle configuration, finance and leasing, and delivery.

You will work closely with product, design, and backend engineers to ship experiences that customers trust with high-stakes decisions. You will take real ownership of features from design through delivery, contribute meaningfully to technical decisions within the team, and help raise the bar on frontend craft across the codebase.

This role is ideal for an engineer who writes thoughtful, production-quality frontend code, cares deeply about the customer experience, and wants to grow their skills in a complex, design-rich, transactional product.

What you’ll do

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

• Build and maintain polished, performant customer-facing frontend features, writing clean, well-tested code that your teammates can rely on and extend.
• Implement UI components and application logic that are correct, accessible, and consistent with our design system, translating design intent into high-fidelity, maintainable code.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features from scoping and technical design through implementation, testing, and monitoring in production.
• Integrate frontend experiences with backend APIs and third-party services, handling loading states, error conditions, and edge cases thoughtfully.
• Contribute to frontend performance work: improving Core Web Vitals, reducing bundle size, and ensuring the UI holds up under real-world network and device conditions.
• Participate actively in code and design reviews, sharing knowledge and helping maintain a high quality bar across the team.
• Contribute to the shared component library and design system, helping keep it consistent, accessible, and easy for others to use.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand requirements and ship solutions that genuinely serve customers.
• Treat accessibility as a core part of the job, building inclusive experiences by default rather than as a retrofit.
• Use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully to increase velocity and share effective practices with the team.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in  Fremont, California. 
• This role requires 1-3 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Subject to change. 
• 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. 
• Driver's License required for domestic travel. 

What you’ll bring 

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: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of frontend engineering experience, with a track record of shipping production features end-to-end.
• Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of component patterns, state management, and application architecture.
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies including WebGL, GSAP, Framer Motion, and Astro is a strong plus.
• Good eye for design and attention to detail, able to implement UIs that match design intent accurately and consistently.
• Working knowledge of frontend performance fundamentals: Core Web Vitals, rendering strategies, and bundle optimization.
• Practical understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience building accessible components.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with REST or GraphQL APIs, including handling errors, loading states, and edge cases.
• Collaborative and communicative, comfortable asking questions, flagging blockers, and contributing to team discussions.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting - with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout providescompetitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Initial California base salary range= $154,000 - $187,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].