Senior Staff Technical Product Manager

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:

Infotainment technical product managers at Scout are the technical stewards of the experiences, features, and functions implemented by the infotainment software organization for both in-vehicle and mobile apps, including maps, navigation and route planning, EV charging, media, HVAC, audio, cameras, voice recognition, connectivity, remote functionality, vehicle controls, vehicle settings, and many other EV and off-road features. Together, these features and functions provide an experience that is unique to Scout vehicles. In this cross-functional position, technical product managers work closely with the infotainment software team, UX design team, and other internal and external stakeholders to provide Scout customers with a seamless HMI experience.

• Steward a portfolio of features and functions to be included in the in-vehicle infotainment platform through all stages of the product lifecycle
• Manage the delivery of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes at a high velocity 
• Author roadmaps, delivery plans, and functional/non-functional/technical requirements 
• Create integration and acceptance test plans
• Lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders - including UX Design, product, and other main systems engineering partners - to understand functional, nonfunctional, and technical requirements & E/E architectures, ensure seamless integration of features into vehicle platforms, and monitor and resolve performance issues
• Ensure that all functions meet automotive industry standards and regulations, coordinate and assess risks

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont, CA. 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts 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
• 7+ years of software development experience
• 9+ years of technical product management experience
• Technical understanding of Android OS/AOSP/AAOS, iOS, Linux, or other infotainment platforms
• Technical understanding of software architecture, design and integration patterns, and software development best practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical details to nontechnical stakeholders; able to transform non-technical requirements into actionable technical deliverables
• Excellent collaborative skills, ability to provide and receive guidance
• Effective problem solving skills
• Highly productive and motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction; able to transform ambiguity into actionable deliverables
• Thoughtful, pragmatic approach that considers tradeoffs
• Embraces software engineering KPIs, including delivery velocity, quality, plannin
• Previous experience with modern OEM infotainment and E/E architectures is preferred

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 provides competitive 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 = $170,000-$200,000

Internal leveling code: IC7

Notice to applicants:

• 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.

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Last updated on Aug 22, 2024