Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Smartcar's OEM Adapter Engineering team as a Staff Software Engineer and provide technical leadership in developing, maintaining, and optimizing vehicle manufacturer integrations. You will architect and design solutions, lead OEM integration efforts, optimize API and data flow, and ensure technical excellence. This remote role within the United States requires 15+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and champion innovation. Smartcar offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a base salary, equity, remote work, comprehensive health insurance, 401k matching, unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave.

Requirements

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining high-performance, scalable APIs and OEM integrations
• Strong background in providing architectural guidance and leading cross-functional engineering efforts
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as JavaScript with proficiency in other relevant languages (Python and Go)
• Familiarity with event-based architectures (e.g., Kinesis, Kafka, RabbitMQ) and streaming platforms
• Proficiency in AWS or other cloud platforms, with hands-on experience in designing scalable cloud-based solutions
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and guide teams through complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills and experience working closely with product managers and other stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of OEM adapter integrations, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with Smartcar’s platform goals
• Drive the technical direction of the OEM Adapter Engineering team, focusing on building secure, robust, and efficient integrations with a wide variety of vehicle manufacturers
• Develop and enhance systems that handle data ingestion, normalization, and delivery from OEMs, ensuring high reliability and low latency
• Set high standards for coding practices, documentation, and testing within the team. Lead by example to foster technical rigor and quality
• Oversee initiatives to optimize the performance and scalability of OEM integrations, meeting the demands of a growing customer base and evolving use cases
• Work closely with architecture, product, and other engineering teams to ensure OEM adapters align with broader platform objectives and deliver exceptional value to customers
• Guide and mentor engineers on the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth
• Stay informed about the latest technologies and trends in the automotive and API space. Advocate for the adoption of tools and techniques that enhance the team’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure all OEM adapter solutions meet stringent security and compliance standards, safeguarding customer and partner data

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with automotive OEM data integrations or similar domains
• Expertise in improving developer workflows and API usability
• Experience working in high-growth B2B SaaS companies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

Benefits

• Base salary determined by years of experience: $180,000 - $225,000
• Equity
• Remote work within the United States
• Health, Dental and Vision covered at 90% for all plans and 80% coverage for dependents, which amounts to approximately 11 thousand dollars a year
• 401K matching at 4%
• Unlimited PTO
• Wellness stipend of $50 a month
• Cell phone and Internet stipend of $50 a month
• $300 yearly learning and development stipend
• $350 work-from-home stipend
• 8 weeks of 100% paid parental leave with an additional 4 weeks unpaid, 1-week half day ramp back time and a 5 week Factor subscription
• 10 days of paid bereavement leave