Associate IT Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days and paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for community service

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an Associate IT Software Engineer to develop innovative software solutions. You will work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on clean code principles and front-end technologies like JavaScript and React. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, along with benefits such as medical coverage and tuition assistance. Join us in revolutionizing the automotive experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years advocating clean code principles such as TDD and continuous refactoring.
• Proficient in front-end languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with back-end frameworks like Nest.js and Spring Boot.
• Understanding of full-stack architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop Ford Reservation Services in an iterative environment.
• Create features based on user feedback.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Nest.js

GoLang

Spring Boot

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD

AWS

GCP

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join Ford Motor Company as an Associate IT Software Engineer.

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world – together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Responsibilities

• Develop Ford Reservation Services iteratively in a fast‑paced, always relevant environment.
• Create features based on regular user interviews and fast feedback.
• Work in an environment where you can learn and share knowledge openly.
• Define, foster, and advance your team’s culture, norms, and practices.
• Maintain a healthy work‑life balance while revolutionizing automotive experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field OR a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of practicing and advocating clean code principles such as TDD, self‑documenting code, continuous refactoring, and XP.
• 2+ years of experience and proficiency in front‑end languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiarity with other languages such as Java.
• 2+ years of practical, meaningful experience with front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• 2+ years of practical, meaningful experience with back‑end frameworks like Nest.js, GoLang API development, and Spring Boot.
• Enthusiastic about AI‑driven coding with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or Windsurf.
• Strong understanding of full‑stack architecture principles.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD with popular tools like Jenkins, Tekton, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Strong understanding of any public cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.

Even Better, You’ll Have

• Computer Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Experience with web and mobile accessibility standards (WCAG compliance), tools, and testing (e.g., screen‑readers, axe, user interviews).
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development.
• Mechanical and engineering empathy.
• A desire to collaborate closely with UI/UX designers.
• Self‑starter with keen interest in problem solving.
• Skillset for leading a team and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, visit https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

Employment Information

Position range: Salary grades 5‑7. Salary $125,000.00‑$175,000.00.

Location: Southeast MI. Remote unless you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI, in which case we request on‑site presence up to 4 days a week.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.