Ford Motor Company

Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $85K — $192K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience in production environments.
  • Experience deploying software on edge computing hardware or IoT devices.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language (C++, Go, or Node.js).
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud services (AWS/Azure), especially managed databases.
  • Experience building responsive web applications using React or similar frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (GIT).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize software for deploying machine learning models on edge devices for low-latency performance.
  • Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Python/C++ for effective communication with cloud backends.
  • Design and manage data pipelines with Google Cloud tools to process real-time image and video data.
  • Create high-performance web-based dashboards using React/TypeScript for monitoring and visualizing AI insights.
  • Leverage Agentic AI tools to enhance development cycles and ensure high code quality.
  • Deliver product increments iteratively, validating hypotheses and learning continuously.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and Hardware Engineers for containerizing models and performance validation.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.
  • Relocation assistance provided.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and improvement.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment across various engineering disciplines.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to build the software ecosystem powering our next-generation AI Vision Systems. You will develop the "connective tissue" between high-performance machine learning models running on edge hardware and our Google Cloud-based analytics backend. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who is passionate about bringing AI out of the lab and into the real world.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Edge Software Integration: Develop and optimize software to deploy machine learning models on edge devices (NVIDIA Jetson/Thor), ensuring low-latency performance for real-time vision tasks.
  • Full-Stack API Development: Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices (Python/C++) that allow edge devices to communicate seamlessly with cloud backends.
  • Data Architecture: Design and manage data pipelines using Google Cloud tools (BigQuery, Postgres) to handle real-time image/video data and model telemetry.
  • Web Interfaces: Create intuitive, high-performance web-based dashboards (React/TypeScript) for monitoring system health and visualizing AI-driven insights.
  • AI-Augmented Engineering: Heavily leverage Agentic AI tools and LLM-assisted workflows to accelerate development cycles and maintain high code quality.
  • Incremental and Iterative Delivery: Work with the team and key stakeholders to find and deliver product increments in an iterative way, taking reasonable risks, validating key hypothesis, and learning continuously
  • Cross-Functional Deployment: Collaborate with Data Scientists to containerize models (Docker/Kubernetes) and with Hardware Engineers to validate performance on the factory floor.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a production environment.
  • Edge Development: Proven experience deploying software to edge computing hardware or IoT devices.
  • Backend Mastery: Strong proficiency in Python (required) and at least one other language (C++, Go, or Node.js).
  • Cloud Fluency: Experience building on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar (AWS/Azure), specifically with managed database services.
  • Modern Frontend: Experience building responsive web applications with React or similar modern frameworks.
  • DevOps Basics: Familiarity using docker as the key configuration, build, and deploy mechanism, CI/CD pipelines and disciplined version control approach (GIT based)


Desired Skills:
  • Experience with OpenCV, TensorRT, or OpenVINO for vision optimization.
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols (MQTT, WebSockets) for real-time data streaming.
  • A passion for "Agentic" workflows and continuous improvement.


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!

This position ranges from salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $85,400-$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.

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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