Ford Motor Company

Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $192K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
  • Experience designing REST APIs and production web services.
  • Proficient in automated testing and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong Python programming and object-oriented design skills, with experience on a major cloud platform.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain backend services and APIs using Python.
  • Develop production web services with stable interfaces for AI integrations.
  • Translate product requirements into software solutions.
  • Improve application reliability, performance, and security.
  • Investigate production issues and implement preventative measures.
  • Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests.
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver tested, production-ready services.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care and parental leave options.
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Active employee resource groups for networking and support.
  • Generous paid time off for community service and holidays.
  • Options to purchase additional vacation time.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Ford is looking for a Software Engineer to help build and operate cloud-based services that enable the responsible use of AI across the company. This role focuses on production backend engineering, including Python APIs, cloud integrations, data services, security, testing, and monitoring.

You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and business partners in a collaborative environment. The team values practical problem-solving, clean code, automated testing, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Backend Software Engineering
  • Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python.
  • Develop production web services with stable, reusable interfaces for cloud and AI integrations.
  • Translate product and business requirements into maintainable software solutions.
  • Apply sound object-oriented design and engineering practices to create clear, dependable code.
  • Work with relational databases, caching, messaging, and other managed cloud services.
  • Reliability, Security & Operations
  • Improve application reliability, performance, security, and observability.
  • Implement authentication, request validation, rate limiting, logging, and consistent error handling.
  • Apply secure-coding practices and contribute to application monitoring and production support.
  • Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.
  • Improve engineering documentation and operational practices.
  • Quality & Delivery
  • Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests.
  • Participate in code reviews and paired development.
  • Contribute to containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product partners to deliver tested, production-ready services.
  • Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


Experience
  • 3+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
  • Experience designing and maintaining REST APIs and production web services.
  • Experience using automated testing, Git-based development, and CI/CD practices.
  • Understanding of secure coding, application monitoring, and production support.
  • Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills.


Required Technical Experience
  • Strong Python programming and object-oriented design skills.
  • Experience with at least one major cloud platform; Google Cloud is preferred.
  • Ability to build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs for production use.
  • Understanding of how to apply engineering practices that support reliable, secure, and maintainable software.


Preferred Experience
  • Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, or similar Python frameworks.
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Terraform, Redis, and cloud messaging or analytics services.
  • Experience with OAuth, JWT, or enterprise authentication systems.
  • Experience building asynchronous, streaming, or high-volume APIs.
  • Familiarity with generative AI services, model APIs, or AI application development.


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 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, 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.


For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary

This position is a salary grade 8.

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

*Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role*

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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.

Future-Proof Your Career

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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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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