Principal, Solutions Architect

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!

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:

Own and define enterprise architecture strategy and future-state technical architecture for cloud, data, and integration platform  

Solve highly ambiguous problems with incomplete information  

Partner with Director/VP-level leaders to shape technical and business strategy  

Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on platform and architecture decisions  

Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the DevOps, Data, integration, and infrastructure teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.  

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud and on prem infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Nutanix.  

Drive automation initiatives and design continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.  

Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.  

Design robust monitoring solutions and incident response procedures to ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud services.  

Lead the design of new and evolving platform capabilities, including design data and integration platform solutions.  

Work closely with security teams to implement best practices for cloud security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.  

Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to streamline workflows, improve release processes, and enhance overall productivity.  

Develop and execute strategies for optimizing cloud costs, including resource utilization analysis, cost allocation, and budget management.  

Mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the IT engineering teams.  

Serve as a recognized thought leader internally and externally  

Location & Travel Expectations :

This role will be remote.

Applicants should expect that the role may 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 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: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.  

15+ years of experience in cloud platform engineering  

Strong expertise in cloud platforms  

Deep knowledge of infrastructure DevOps practices, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.  

Deep understanding of DevOps methodologies, Agile practices, and collaboration tools.  

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.  

Experience with big data technologies  

Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies.  

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.  

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.  

Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, etc.) are a plus.  

Experience in a greenfield project environment is a plus.  

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 =  $170,000.00 - $206,250.00

Initial California base salary range = $187,000 - $226,875

Internal leveling code: IC6 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   ap p licable  fair  employment  p ractice 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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.