Software Release Specialist

Overview

This position is in the Pilot Hall organization, which facilitates collaboration between R&D and Production. Identify, analyze, root cause, and resolve issues during the vehicle commissioning process within a production environment. You will work hands-on with ECUs and diagnostic systems and collaborate cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise, software development, and systems understanding with a proactive and conceptual mindset. You’ll contribute directly to the future of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV).

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:

• Ensure proper implementation/documentation in testing of software, functions, and diagnostics, and guided fault finding on the shop floor.
• Participate in the software qualification process throughout the product development phase.
• Drive the resolution of product problems and countermeasures through pre-series and series production to stabilize software quality.
• Analyze commissioning, functional, and diagnostic errors and develop immediate measures to address them, monitoring their effectiveness.
• Participate in coaching and qualification sessions for production employees, with a focus on system architecture, function, and analysis.
• Support with reporting, evaluations, and key figures, emphasizing error evaluations from databases.
• Develop and implement methods and systems to ensure the software, functions, and diagnostics maturity and quality incorporating assurance processes and protocols.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to identify immediate and long-term measures for improving quality and efficiency across the organization.
• Document and interpret analysis results within a larger context, drawing general conclusions, and identifying actionable insights to enhance processes and systems.
• Support tracking defects to oversee their resolution and identify trends or recurring issues requiring systematic address.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in role will be based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina, eventually moving into the Blythewood, SC factory in 2026.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily 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.

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: 

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience with expertise in automotive manufacturing engineering, production planning or project management.
• Strong understanding of vehicle engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechanical, electrical, software engineering or equivalent field required.
• Knowledge in advanced programming languages such as C++, C#, Java or similar preferred
• Strong skills at organizational navigation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; adept at developing effective partnerships and relationships.
• Proficient in analytical and conceptual thinking, employing logic and reason in both creative and strategic contexts.
• Demonstrated ability in creative and strategic problem-solving, with experience troubleshooting vehicle systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, displaying a high level of commitment, effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics.
• Possess a holistic overview of vehicle concepts and functions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for 4 hours.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

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 = $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9