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!
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 that forged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. But Scout is more than a brand; it’s a legacy rooted in exploration, caretaking, respect, and hard work.
As an intern, you’ll join teams dedicated to honoring that legacy the right way:
- Respect for the past and 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 work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.
- Respect for 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.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and curious Software Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. This internship is ideal for someone passionate about building intuitive digital experiences and interested in developing their skills across web and mobile applications.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, designers, and product partners to build customer-facing experiences, learn modern software development practices, and contribute to real product features from concept through implementation.
Scout Motors 2027 Internship Program
As an intern, you'll join a team honoring the Scout legacy by reimagining an iconic American brand with modern innovation, respect for people and communities, and vehicles designed to work just as well on the job, at the campsite, or in everyday life. Our program gives current undergraduate and graduate students who live in our local market hands-on experience with talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. You'll take on meaningful projects aligned with Scout's goals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of our leaders.
- Schedule: The 10-week program is anticipated to run Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, August 13, 2027
- This role is fully on-site, 5 days per week, at our Scout Motors location in Charlotte, NC
- The responsibilities of this role require regular attendance at in-person meetings and events.
- Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.
What you'll learn
During the internship, you’ll have an opportunity to:
- Experience the full software development lifecycle in a professional engineering environment.
- Build software that contributes to real customer experiences.
- Develop practical experience with modern web and mobile technologies.
- Learn how front-end applications interact with APIs, services, and cloud platforms.
- Work within a cross-functional team alongside Engineering, Product, UX, and QA.
- Receive mentorship and technical feedback from experienced engineers.
- Use AI tools to improve engineering productivity and developer workflows.
- Learn how engineering teams balance customer experience, performance, scalability, security, accessibility, and speed of delivery.
What Success Looks Like
By the end of the internship, you should have:
- Shipped or meaningfully contributed to a production-quality feature.
- Demonstrated growth in software design, coding, testing, and debugging.
- Developed a better understanding of building modern web and mobile products.
- Built relationships across Engineering, Product, and Design.
- Presented your work, technical decisions, and learnings to the team.
What you’ll bring
As a Scout, you live our values through your actions every day:
- Lead with Respect – You listen well, communicate with care, and treat everyone with dignity.
- Move with Intent – You act with purpose, stay focused, and bring discipline to your work.
- Figure It Out – You’re curious, resourceful, and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.
- Go Together – You collaborate naturally, build strong relationships, and help the team succeed as one.
- Step Up – You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and lean into opportunities to contribute.
- Make It Matter – You take pride in the details, deliver quality, and aim for meaningful impact.
- Enjoy It – You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.
In addition to living our Scout values, you’ll also bring:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with an expected graduation date by Summer 2028.
- Foundational understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience with at least one modern programming language through coursework, personal projects, internships, or open-source contributions.
- Interest in building web and/or mobile applications.
- Understanding of basic software engineering concepts such as APIs, version control, testing, and debugging.
- Familiarity with Git and GitHub or similar version-control tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
Nice to Have
Experience or exposure to one or more of the following:
- Modern web frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.
- Mobile development using React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin.
- REST or GraphQL APIs.
- Node.js or other backend technologies.
- Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
What you'll gain
- Get a head-start into your career with hands-on experience in the one of the fastest-growing industries- electric vehicles
- Work hand-in-hand with talented professionals, tackling innovative projects to help bring a best-in-class electric vehicle to market
- Make an impact on legacy product that will revolutionize the EV industry
- Improve your abilities and broaden your knowledge base in the automotive industry
Pay Transparency
This is a paid internship program.
Hourly pay rate = $25 per hour
Internal leveling code: i0
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 applicable fair employment practice 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.
