Ford Motor Company

Full Stack Data Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $192K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-7 years in Data Engineering or Software Engineering, with 2 years of cloud-based data platform experience (GCP preferred).
  • Proficient in SQL, Java, and Python for data pipeline development.
  • Solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices in cloud environments.
  • Experience with relational, NoSQL, and columnar databases.
  • Knowledge of data governance and security practices in cloud.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, IaC tools like Terraform, and automation frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience in GCP cost management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of scalable data ingestion and curation pipelines.
  • Ensure seamless data flow from source to insight using full-stack skills.
  • Utilize expertise in GCP services to build and manage superior data platforms.
  • Implement robust data governance and security practices within GCP.
  • Manage data workflows and cloud infrastructure using Astronomer and Terraform.
  • Continuously optimize data pipeline performance and resource utilization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish data engineering best practices.
  • Automate data processes to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave.
  • Family building benefits including adoption reimbursement and fertility treatments.
  • Employee vehicle discount program and management leases.
  • Tuition assistance offerings.
  • Active employee resource groups for diverse communities.
  • Paid time off for community service.
  • Generous paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We9re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of our Enterprise Data Platform. In this role, you9ll be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines within our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. You9ll work with GCP Native technologies like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub, ensuring data governance, security, and optimal performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your full-stack expertise, collaborate with talented teams, and establish best practices for data engineering at Ford.

Responsibilities

  • Data Pipeline Architect & Builder: Spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data ingestion and curation pipelines from diverse sources. Ensure data is standardized, high-quality, and optimized for analytical use. Leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies, including Python, SQL, and DBT/Dataform, to build robust and efficient data pipelines.
  • End-to-End Integration Expert: Utilize your full-stack skills to contribute to seamless end-to-end development, ensuring smooth and reliable data flow from source to insight.
  • GCP Data Solutions Leader: Leverage your deep expertise in GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.) to build and manage data platforms that not only meet but exceed business needs and expectations.
  • Data Governance & Security Champion: Implement and manage robust data governance policies, access controls, and security best practices, fully utilizing GCP9s native security features to protect sensitive data.
  • Data Workflow Orchestrator: Employ Astronomer and Terraform for efficient data workflow management and cloud infrastructure provisioning, championing best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Performance Optimization Driver: Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of data pipelines and storage solutions, ensuring optimal resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborative Innovator: Collaborate effectively with data architects, application architects, service owners, and cross-functional teams to define and promote best practices, design patterns, and frameworks for cloud data engineering.
  • Automation & Reliability Advocate: Proactively automate data platform processes to enhance reliability, improve data quality, minimize manual intervention, and drive operational efficiency.
  • Effective Communicator: Clearly and transparently communicate complex technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and alignment.
  • Continuous Learner: Stay ahead of the curve by continuously learning about industry trends and emerging technologies, proactively identifying opportunities to improve our data platform and enhance our capabilities.
  • Business Impact Translator: Translate complex business requirements into optimized data asset designs and efficient code, ensuring that our data solutions directly contribute to business goals.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharer: Develop comprehensive documentation for data engineering processes, promoting knowledge sharing, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring long-term system maintainability.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor9s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 5-7 years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-based data platforms (GCP preferred).
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Java, and Python, with practical experience in designing and deploying cloud-based data pipelines using GCP services like BigQuery, Dataflow, and DataProc.
  • Solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices, and their application within a cloud data platform.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases, and columnar databases (e.g., BigQuery).
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data encryption, and data masking techniques in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Tekton, and other automation frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data platform and microservices issues.
  • Experience in monitoring and optimizing cost and compute resources for processes in GCP technologies (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run, DataProc).
  • A passion for data, innovation, and continuous learning.


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we9ve 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 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 childcare 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 Year9s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.


This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate9s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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