OTA Application System Engineer

The Full-Stack Software Developers reporting into the DevOps function, are responsible for driving a diverse and highly skilled group of software engineers to deliver world class DevOps systems. Within the DevOps team this position has specific responsibility for driving the development of Ford’s global Release & Update capability across millions of vehicles. This includes delivering Over The Air (OTA) software updates to our customers at scale.

The candidate for this role must be able to adapt in a rapidly changing environment and drive consistency of purpose for a complex organization. Prior experience in driving cross functional teams in multifaceted technical and regulatory constrained environments is essential. The candidate will have demonstrated strong collaboration in delivering technical initiatives, quickly turning concepts into functioning code. Prior experience in cloud software engineering or embedded systems in associated industries is an advantage.

What youll do…

• Partner with cross functional teams to deliver functioning code against the technical vision, technical strategy

• Develop world-class, low latency, high availability services that support internal engineering as well as millions of Ford customers

• Deliver functional capabilities that are aligned to timelines and roadmaps.

Youll have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or a combination of equivalent experience and education

• 3 years experience as Full Stack Engineer, leveraging object oriented language(s), Java / Spring Framework, C or equivalent

• 3 years developing REST / Queue based interfaces

• 3 years developing APIs using back-end technologies such as Node.js , Go , Python

• 3 working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, database design, and SQL Queries

• 3 years working with cloud platforms like GCP , Azure , or AWS

• 3 years implementing front-end user interfaces using frameworks such as React or Angular

Even better, you may have…

• Masters degree in associated field

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies. Docker, Kubernetes

• Deep understanding of distributed microservice architectures

• Experience with various deployment pipelines. GitHub Actions, Jenkins

• Knowledge of trunk-based development practices

• Experience with the Open Application Model and Infra-As-Code

• Understanding of security best practices in web development

• SaaS development experience

• Demonstrated time in role working in a multi-disciplined organization focused on delivering development efficiency

• Excellent communication skills both up and down the organization to achieve the desired results.

• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated examples of applying systemic thinking, logic and reasoning skills to be able to identify opportunities, alternative solutions or approaches to problems.

• Organizational skill: Strong collaboration skills, clear and concise direction coupled with an ability to move within the organization to complete work and balance tradeoffs.

• Experience with SBOM

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6-8.

Compensation will be determined according to experience and location.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 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.

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Requisition ID : 36817