HPC - Backend Systems Developer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

As a Backend Systems Engineer at Ford, you'll play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining both bare metal and cloud-native backend systems that power our cutting-edge vehicle development and research initiatives. You'll work with a team of experts to develop and deploy scalable, high-performance computing solutions that support our global engineering teams, including those working on advanced driver-assistance systems, autonomous vehicles, and electrification. Ford is a leader in high-performance computing, operating one of the largest and most powerful supercomputing environments in the world that enables our engineers to simulate and analyze complex vehicle systems and behaviors. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that leverage this incredible computing power to drive innovation and advance the state of the art in automotive engineering. Whether you're developing new algorithms for vehicle simulation, optimizing HPC workflows for performance and scalability, or collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate our backend systems with frontend applications and services, you'll be at the forefront of Ford's efforts to shape the future of transportation.

What you'll do...

Design, develop, and maintain our cloud-native backend systems using Kubernetes, Go, Python, and API development

Develop and implement new features and functionality to meet business requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend systems with frontend applications and services

Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of our backend systems

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in our backend systems

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve our systems and processes

Design and implement HPC solutions using technologies such as OpenMP, MPI, and GPU acceleration

Optimize HPC workflows and pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability

Collaborate with data scientists and researchers to develop and deploy HPC-based applications and services

You'll have... 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent experience in a related field

5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on Kubernetes, Go, Python, and API development

Strong expertise in Kubernetes, including cluster management, deployment, and scaling

Proficiency in Go programming language, including Go frameworks and libraries

Proficiency in Python programming language, including Python frameworks and libraries (e.g. Django, Flask)

Experience with API development, including RESTful APIs and API gateways

Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and design patterns

Experience with containerization using Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

 

Even better, you may have...

Experience with HPC technologies such as OpenMP, MPI, and GPU acceleration

Knowledge of HPC workflow management systems such as Slurm, PBS, or Grid Engine

Experience with HPC storage solutions such as Lustre, GPFS, or Ceph

 

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, 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

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