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Software Developer

Dearborn, MI, United States(Hybrid)

Job Description

Ford’sResearch and Advanced Engineeringteam 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.

Responsibilities

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...

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and resilient backend services using Java (Java 8/11/17+) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
• Build responsive, intuitive, and user-friendly web interfaces using Angular and React.
• Architect, develop, and integrate robust RESTful APIs and microservices designed for high availability and low latency.
• Implement complex business logic, performant data models, and optimized database schemas in PostgreSQL.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, unit testing, and technical documentation.
• 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).
• Package and manage applications using Docker and orchestrate them at scale using Kubernetes (GKE).
• Automate environment provisioning and configuration management using Terraform or GCP Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Configure proactive logging, tracing, and alerting solutions using Cloud Monitoring (Stackdriver), Prometheus, or Grafana to maintain system health and rapidly resolve production issues.
• Act as a technical guide and mentor for junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and architects to translate business goals into high-performing technical implementations.
• Actively participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives).

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience with Java (Java 8/11/17+).
• 6+ years of deep, hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security).
• 6+ years of experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• 6+ years of strong proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong production experience building single-page applications (SPAs) with modern.
• React or Angular frameworks.
• Official Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Associate Cloud Engineer).
• Hands-on experience with GitOps workflows, container security scanning (e.g., SonarQube), and declarative pipeline tools like Tekton or ArgoCD.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), Pair Programming, and continuous integration practices.
• Experience working with message brokers or event streaming platforms like Apache Kafka or GCP Pub/Sub.

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

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Job Info

• Job Identification65907
• Job CategoryFord Next Businesses
• Posting Date06/26/2026, 02:38 PM
• Degree LevelBachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations20100 Rotunda Dr, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US(Hybrid)
• Preferred DegreeBachelor of Technology

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