Scout Motors is an American-born, American-built automotive company reviving the iconic Scout brand originally introduced by International Harvester in 1961. The company blends DNA from the original Scout SUVs with modern technology to create all-electric trucks and SUVs. Scout Motors will introduce two vehicles: the Traveler (original icon, renewed SUV) and the Terra (no-days-off electric pickup). Entry-model pricing is expected to start under $60,000, with initial production targeted for 2027 (subject to change). Scout vehicles will be engineered in Detroit, built in South Carolina, and backed by Volkswagen Group's manufacturing and production expertise.
Scout Motors is building more than just vehicles — the company is developing a connected digital ecosystem to support its electric trucks and SUVs. The iOS engineering team will build and maintain mobile applications for Scout vehicle owners, enabling features such as vehicle command and control (remote lock/unlock, climate presets, charge management), EV route planning with charging station integration, vehicle health monitoring and maintenance alerts, over-the-air (OTA) update management, digital key functionality (phone as key via Bluetooth/NFC), trip planning and odometer tracking, charging history and energy usage analytics, roadside assistance and service scheduling, in-app vehicle configuration and reservation management, and push notifications for charging status, security alerts, and software updates.
Mobile development in this context focuses on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and NFC for digital key (phone as key), vehicle telematics integration (real-time data streaming from onboard systems via API), geofencing for location-based alerts and preconditioning, EV charging infrastructure APIs (PlugShare, Electrify America, ChargePoint for route planning), Apple Wallet integration for digital key storage, offline capabilities for key functionality when connectivity is limited, push notifications for critical alerts (charging complete, security events), secure authentication (biometrics, OAuth for owner identity), widget development for charging status and range on home screen, Apple Watch companion app for remote commands, accessibility features (VoiceOver, dynamic type for inclusive design), and over-the-air (OTA) update orchestration (user consent and scheduling).
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These roles focus on building the digital backbone of Scout Motors' electric vehicles from the ground up. Engineers work on creating iOS applications that provide owners with seamless command and control of their Traveler SUVs and Terra pickups, secure digital key functionality that replaces traditional key fobs, intelligent EV route planning with real-time charging station integration, remote vehicle monitoring and maintenance alerts, over-the-air software updates, charging analytics and history, and roadside assistance — all while leveraging Volkswagen Group's automotive expertise and Scout's rugged, adventure-focused brand DNA. Initial production targeted for 2027, offering engineers a rare opportunity to build the connected vehicle platform before the first vehicles hit the road.
