Software Engineer

Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company, we are moving the world and making the future. We are undergoing a massive digital transformation, where software is the single biggest lever in advancing our customers' driving and ownership experiences.

At Ford Motor Company, we are moving the world and making the future. We are undergoing a massive digital transformation, where software is the single biggest lever in advancing our customers' driving and ownership experiences.

What you'll do...

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and resilient backend services using Java (Java 11/17+) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
• Build responsive, intuitive, and user-friendly web interfaces using Angular and React.
• Architect, develop, and integrate robust RESTful APIs and microservices designed for high availability and low latency.
• Implement complex business logic, performant data models, and optimized database schemas in PostgreSQL.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using best practices for security, reliability, and scaling.
• CI/CD Automation: Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using modern tools (e.g., Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI).
• Package and manage applications using Docker and orchestrate them at scale.
• Automate environment provisioning and configuration management using Terraform or GCP Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Configure proactive logging, tracing, and alerting solutions using Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, or Grafana to maintain system health and rapidly resolve production issues.
• Act as a technical guide and mentor for junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and architects to translate business goals into high-performing technical implementations.
• Actively participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives).

What you'll do...

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and resilient backend services using Java (Java 11/17+) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
• Build responsive, intuitive, and user-friendly web interfaces using Angular and React.
• Architect, develop, and integrate robust RESTful APIs and microservices designed for high availability and low latency.
• Implement complex business logic, performant data models, and optimized database schemas in PostgreSQL.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using best practices for security, reliability, and scaling.
• CI/CD Automation: Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using modern tools (e.g., Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI).
• Package and manage applications using Docker and orchestrate them at scale.
• Automate environment provisioning and configuration management using Terraform or GCP Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Configure proactive logging, tracing, and alerting solutions using Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, or Grafana to maintain system health and rapidly resolve production issues.
• Act as a technical guide and mentor for junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and architects to translate business goals into high-performing technical implementations.
• Actively participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives).