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:

• Design and implement extensible, maintainable, and performant Kotlin-based Android/AOSP/AAOS apps, frameworks, and SDKs 
• Deliver new features, enhancements, and bug fixes at a high velocity 
• Leverage test driven development principles to maximize code quality 
• Actively contribute to code quality by participating in code reviews 
• Author design documentation, technical specifications, and delivery plans; define roadmaps 
• Embrace and refine team coding standards and processes 
• Track and leverage new Android/AOSP/AAOS technologies, software engineering best practices, and design patterns 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX Design, product, and other main systems engineering partners 
• Provide technical leadership within the engineering org 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC / Fremont, California. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• 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: 

• BS/MS degree in computer science or related field 
• Extensive understanding of Android OS, AOSP app optimization, performance, and frameworks 
• Exceptional software development skills with Kotlin, Java, and Android Studio 
• Extensive knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices 
• Highly productive and motivated, able to work independently with minimal direction; able to transform ambiguity into actionable deliverables 
• 5+ years of Android application software development experience 
• 10+ years of software development experience 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent collaborative skills, ability to provide and receive guidance 
• Effective problem solving skills, able to consider alternative options and select the optimal solution 
• Thoughtful, pragmatic approach that considers tradeoffs (e.g.: future proofing vs. over-engineering) 
• Embraces software engineering KPIs, including delivery velocity, quality, planning 

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: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Initial Base Salary Range: $154,000 - $187,000

Internal Leveling Code: IC9

About your role

Rocket Lawyer is looking for a motivated and passionate AI/ML Software Engineering Intern to join our team working on Rocket Copilot, our AI assistant launched in December 2023. In this internship, you will collaborate with our cross-functional teams to assist in building a cutting edge AI platform. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while working on real-world AI/ML projects, helping design, implement, test, and maintain new AI features.

We value a collaborative and supportive work environment, where we celebrate learning and growth. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to expand their skills and contribute to innovative AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prompting, evaluating, fine-tuning, and maintaining large language models (LLMs) for AI features
• Support the creation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of backend API services that interact with ML models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into existing and new Rocket Lawyer products
• Research and stay up-to-date with industry trends around generative AI and machine learning
• Prototype product features to explore new AI capabilities and write clean, understandable code

What you’ll need

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Familiarity with generative AI technologies and models (Deep Learning, RAG, Neural Networks, Agents).
• Interest or experience working with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI.
• Strong programming skills in Python

A bonus if you have

• Experience with backend Python frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, Django, etc.
• Familiarity with vector databases.
• Additional programming skills in languages such as Java, Kotlin, or NodeJS.
• SQL knowledge.
• Interest in building user-facing products.
• Understanding of microservices architectures and distributed systems.

Interview Process

• Recruiter Phone Screen
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Team Interview