Full-Stack Software Engineer – Vehicle Software Engineering Services

Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

At Ford Motor Company, we are moving the world and making the future. We are undergoing a massive digital transformation, where software is the single biggest lever in advancing our customers’ driving and ownership experiences.

In this position... 
 

You will be designing the cloud platforms and microservices that power connected vehicles and over-the-air (OTA) software delivery. The code you write one day will directly impact the driving experience, safety, and capability of millions of Ford and Lincoln vehicles on roads globally.

With a dedicated 40% focus on DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code, you will have the autonomy to design, build, deploy, and scale your own services. It’s a role designed for a true builder who wants complete technical ownership from commit to production.

You’ll join a collaborative, 'balanced product team' that prioritizes software craftsmanship, clean code, and continuous learning. 

What you'll do...

• Backend Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and resilient backend services using Java (Java 8/11/17+) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

• Frontend Engineering: Build responsive, intuitive, and user-friendly web interfaces using Angular and React.
  API & Architecture: Architect, develop, and integrate robust RESTful APIs and microservices designed for high availability and low latency.

• Database Design: Implement complex business logic, performant data models, and optimized database schemas in PostgreSQL.

• Software Craftsmanship: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation.

• Cloud Engineering: Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using best practices for security, reliability, and scaling.

• CI/CD Automation: Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using modern tools (e.g., Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI).

• Containerization & Orchestration: Package and manage applications using Docker and orchestrate them at scale using Kubernetes (GKE).

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate environment provisioning and configuration management using Terraform or GCP Cloud Deployment Manager.

• Observability & Monitoring: Configure proactive logging, tracing, and alerting solutions using Cloud Monitoring (Stackdriver), Prometheus, or Grafana to maintain system health and rapidly resolve production issues.

• Technical Mentorship: Act as a technical guide and mentor for junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and architects to translate business goals into high-performing technical implementations.

• Agile Advocacy: Actively participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives).

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

• Java Expertise: 6+ years of professional software development experience with Java (Java 8/11/17+).

• Framework Mastery: 6+ years of deep, hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security).

• System Architecture: 6+ years of experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

• Database Experience: Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tunin