Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment UI

As a Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment UI at Scout Motors, you will design and implement Kotlin-based Android applications, frameworks, and SDKs. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-velocity features, engaging in code reviews, authoring design documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create an exceptional user experience in our electric vehicles. You'll also be tracking and incorporating new Android technologies and best practices to ensure that you are at the forefront of software development.

To be a successful candidate for the Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment UI role at Scout Motors, you’ll need a BS/MS degree in computer science or a related field, along with extensive experience developing Android applications using Kotlin and Java. You should have over 5 years of specific Android application development experience and more than 10 years of overall software development experience, paired with strong communication and collaboration skills.

For the Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment UI position at Scout Motors, proficiency in Kotlin and Java is essential, as these are the primary languages used for developing Android-based applications. Additionally, a good grasp of Android Studio, software architecture principles, and design patterns will enhance your ability to succeed in this role.

The work environment for the Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment UI role at Scout Motors is collaborative and innovative, centered in our Fremont, California office. Expect a mix of in-office meetings and hands-on engagement with your team, promoting constant interaction and idea sharing as you work on integrating cutting-edge technologies into our vehicles.

Scout Motors offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Staff Software Engineer, Infotainment UI role that includes competitive insurance plans, generous paid time off, a 401(k) with employer matching, and up to 16 weeks of parental leave. This role allows you to build a lasting career with a pioneering brand committed to innovation and employee wellbeing.

In preparing to answer this question, focus on specific projects where you've utilized Kotlin, highlighting features you developed and challenges you overcame. Discuss your approach to performance optimization and any design patterns you applied, while demonstrating your understanding of Android's ecosystem.

When answering, emphasize practices such as code reviews, test-driven development, and incorporating user feedback. Discuss tools or frameworks you've used for unit testing and how you track performance and efficiency in your code.

Consider a project where you worked with UX designers or product managers. Outline your role, how you contributed, and the impact of the teamwork on the project outcome. Highlight your adaptability and communication skills during this collaboration.

Identify specific design patterns you've employed, such as MVP, MVVM, or Observer patterns. Explain how applying these patterns has improved your application's architecture or maintainability, and be prepared to discuss any trade-offs you considered.

Your response should include specific resources you utilize, like developer blogs, forums, conferences, or community groups. Mention how staying updated has influenced your projects or decision-making processes in past roles.

Describe a specific technical hurdle related to Android development, the steps you took to analyze the problem, and the ultimate solution you implemented. Highlight your problem-solving approach and any lessons learned from the experience.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, whether using agile methodologies or other strategies. Mention how you balance the urgency of bugs with feature development and your method for ensuring stakeholder requirements are met.

Explain the critical nature of testing in ensuring product reliability and user satisfaction. Talk about different testing methodologies you've used and how they contribute to overall code quality and robustness.

Discuss your philosophy behind refactoring, including when and why it is necessary. Be prepared to provide an example where refactoring improved the performance or readability of the codebase, demonstrating your commitment to maintaining high standards.

Articulate your understanding of Scout Motors’ vision and values, discussing how they resonate with your professional goals. Demonstrate that you've researched the company and express how you see yourself contributing to their mission of innovation in the electric vehicle market.