Software Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong data analytics background to join Enterprise Technology. You will design, build, and scale cloud-based data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, partnering with data scientists and developers to deliver secure, efficient infrastructure.

The role emphasizes Python development, API integration, CI/CD automation, and security controls, with hybrid onsite work four days a week and a salary grade 8 range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry or related field.
• Strong software engineering experience with Python, API development, and GCP.
• Hands-on experience with GCP services, including BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, and Artifact Registry.
• Experience with Terraform, Tekton, GitHub, and CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and application access controls.
• Experience building Docker container images and deploying cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Cloud Applications on Google Cloud Platform.
• Support Data Science Teams with cloud infrastructure and capabilities.
• Develop and manage APIs for data integration and application functionality.
• Build automation pipelines and CI/CD using Terraform, Tekton, and GitHub Copilot.
• Implement security best practices, IAM, and access controls.
• Refactor code, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application performance.
• Build and deploy Docker containers for scalable cloud apps.
• Leverage GCP services like BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, and Artifact Registry.
• Automate development workflows using Python and modern tooling.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

GCP

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Artifact Registry

Cloud Functions

Cloud Scheduler

Secret Manager

Terraform

Tekton

GitHub

Docker

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in data analytics to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and related tools, and possess a robust understanding of security management, pipeline and automation development, and Python coding. Additionally, experience in the auto industry is highly valued.

What You’ll Do…

• Develop and Manage Cloud Applications: Design, develop, and deploy software solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and reliability.
• Support Data Science Teams: Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and application capabilities that enable data scientists to develop and deploy solutions efficiently.
• Develop and Manage APIs: Build, integrate, and maintain APIs that support data integration, application functionality, and communication between systems.
• Build Automation Pipelines: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Tekton, and GitHub Copilot.
• Implement Security Best Practices: Manage identity and access management (IAM), permissions, and security controls to protect applications and cloud environments.
• Optimize Software Solutions: Refactor code, troubleshoot issues, improve application performance, and support product launches and deployments.
• Build and Deploy Containerized Applications: Use Docker to build, manage, and deploy container images for scalable cloud-based applications.
• Leverage GCP Services: Implement and integrate services such as BigQuery, Vertex AI, Artifact Registry, Cloud Functions, Cloud Scheduler, and Secret Manager.
• Automate Development Workflows: Use Python, GitHub, and modern development tools to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and deployment processes.

You’ll Have…

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong software engineering experience with Python, API development, and GCP.
• Hands‑on experience with GCP services, including BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, and Artifact Registry.
• Experience with Terraform, Tekton, GitHub, and CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and application access controls.
• Experience building Docker container images and deploying cloud-based applications.

Even Better, You May Have…

• Experience supporting data science, machine learning, or AI/ML workloads in GCP.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud-native application architecture.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud monitoring, logging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience optimizing cloud applications for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Familiarity with generative AI development tools to improve code quality and engineering productivity.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale software solutions within the automotive or manufacturing industry.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.