Ford Motor Company

AI Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $100K — $192K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
  • 3+ years in Software Engineering or Data Science with scalable production systems.
  • 1+ years designing, training, and deploying AI/ML systems in production environments.
  • Experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, or Angular.
  • Hands-on experience with agent orchestration frameworks like LangGraph or LlamaIndex.
  • Experience with tool integration patterns and AI application observability.
  • Familiarity with vector databases and hybrid retrieval architectures.
  • Understanding of data engineering concepts and quantitative marketing principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build AI-powered applications that enhance marketing analytics.
  • Transition linear workflows to self-correcting autonomous loops using AI frameworks.
  • Implement tool-call capabilities for reliable API interactions.
  • Develop asynchronous backends for long-running AI tasks and real-time streaming.
  • Create responsive UIs for complex AI interactions in React or Angular.
  • Implement advanced RAG pipelines to improve asset retrieval.
  • Establish rigorous AI Evals for benchmarking and observability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave.
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Active employee resource groups fostering community.
  • Paid time off for community service activities and holidays.
  • Options for purchasing additional vacation time.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are moving beyond "Chatbots." We are building AI-native applications where LLMs aren't just features-they are the core engine. As an AI-focused Software Engineer in Marketing Enterprise Analytics, you will architect systems where autonomous agents navigate complex marketing business logic, utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with live marketing data, and provide users with seamless, real-time streaming experiences.

You aren't just a software engineer; you are an AI Orchestrator bridging the gap between non-deterministic model logic and high-performance software engineering to revolutionize how Ford optimizes its marketing investments and customer experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Build Agentic Workflows: Design and build AI-powered applications, agents, and intelligent workflows that improve discovery, recommendation, and analysis of marketing enterprise analytics assets, customer data, and media metrics.
  • Architect Autonomous Loops: Transition from linear "chain" workflows to self-correcting agentic loops using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, or LlamaIndex to automate complex marketing analytics workflows.
  • Implement Tool-Use & MCP: Design and implement robust "tool-calling" capabilities, ensuring LLMs can reliably interact with external marketing APIs, Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), and internal media databases. Build and maintain Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to bridge the gap between LLMs and our proprietary marketing data silos securely and in real-time.
  • Develop High-Concurrency Backends: Develop asynchronous Python (FastAPI/Flask) or Java (Spring Boot) backend services optimized for long-running AI tasks, marketing attribution modeling, and real-time token streaming.
  • Build Streaming Frontends: Build responsive, stateful UIs in React or Angular that handle complex AI interactions (streaming text, generative UI components, and multi-modal feedback).
  • Optimize Advanced RAG Pipelines: Implement advanced RAG pipelines (re-ranking, query transformation, and embedding optimization) to maximize retrieval precision over vast libraries of marketing assets, creative guidelines, and historical campaign results.
  • Establish AI Evals & Observability: Establish AI Evals to quantify hallucination rates, latency, and cost, leading the shift from "vibes-based" testing to rigorous, automated AI benchmarking.
  • Collaborate & Guide: Collaborate with product managers, marketing experts, and domain stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Drive architecture decisions, engineering best practices, and operational excellence.


Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering or Data Science building scalable production systems.
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience designing, training, and deploying complex AI/ML systems in production environments.
  • Experience working with Python, Java, JavaScript, or Angular programming languages.
  • Experience in building autonomous agents using agent orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar technologies.
  • Experience implementing tool integration patterns (MCP), agent communication protocols, and AI application observability.
  • Experience with vector search, hybrid retrieval architectures, or vector databases (Chroma, Qdrant, Pinecone, pgvector).
  • Experience working with GCP services (Vertex AI, Cloud Run, and BigQuery) or similar cloud platforms for deploying scalable AI solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving and system design skills with the ability to evaluate competing technical approaches and articulate tradeoffs.
  • Solid understanding of data engineering (SQL, Spark, data pipelines) and a strong interest or experience in quantitative marketing concepts like multi-touch attribution, cohort analysis, and predictive customer lifetime value.

Even Better, you may have:
  • Experience with semantic technologies, marketing mix modeling (MMM), attribution models, or digital media analytics.
  • Experience working with graph databases, Graph-RAG applications, or knowledge graphs.
  • Experience with context optimization (prompt compression, "lost-in-the-middle" mitigation).


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 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
  • Flexible family care days, 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
  • 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, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

This position ranges from salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $100,000-$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.

Visa sponsorship IS available for this position.

Relocation assistance IS provided for this position.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford Motor Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

Work You’ll Do

At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Ford’s commitment to excellence is why we are a leader in the automotive sector. We offer a variety of career paths, from engineering to marketing, all designed to foster professional and personal growth. Our team benefits from Ford’s commitment to professional development and networking opportunities, ensuring that every team member can reach their full potential.

Innovative Work

Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a student interested in an internship, Ford has opportunities that will harness your skills and ignite your ambition. Our hiring process is straightforward and respectful, designed to match your skills and passions with the right position.

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Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Ready to start your journey with Ford? Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and become part of a company that’s building the future of transportation.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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