Software Engineer - Tooling Design & Build Product

Posted Yesterday
2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
85K-167K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Develop and support full-stack software products for manufacturing tooling and stamped-part production. Build Java/Spring Boot APIs, microservices, Angular applications, and REST integrations on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, product, and engineering teams; troubleshoot production issues; improve application reliability; and deliver software using TDD, CI/CD, version control, and clean-code practices.
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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...
The Manufacturing Digital Engineering (MDE) product line is looking for a software engineer to join our team of passionate technical specialists, software engineers, and product managers dedicated to build & support software products for our manufacturing plants worldwide.

 

As a key member of our Manufacturing I.T. team, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of Ford’s mobility and electrification efforts. You will be part of a team of dedicated software professionals that will help us to iteratively build and ship high-quality software products to help our customers build quality vehicles.

 

Within MDE, the Tooling Design & Build product team is involved in the development and deployment of applications that enable the design, engineering and production of dies and tooling related to creating stamped parts for all our vehicles. The applications are using by Manufacturing Engineering teams world-wide.

 

This position is hybrid with the expectation of being on-site with the team 4 days a week in Dearborn.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

  • Work as a Full Stack Software Engineer designing, developing, and supporting APIs, platforms, and services.
  • Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing, IT, manufacturing engineers, quality teams, and end users to deliver effective technology solutions.
  • Develop Spring Boot/Java APIs and microservices using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
  • Develop and maintain Angular web applications on GCP.
  • Build and integrate REST APIs and microservice architectures to support scalable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and support application performance and reliability.
  • Deliver software using TDD, CI/CD, and established engineering best practices.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Product Designers, and Software Engineers to define solutions and deliver production-ready user stories.
Qualifications

You'll Have...

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience developing front-end applications, preferably using Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • 2+ years of experience developing back-end REST APIs, preferably using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience with document-based and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB.
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices, including:
    • Agile software development methodologies.
    • Version control systems for source code management.
    • Unit testing and code validation.
    • Software craftsmanship principles and clean-code practices.
  • Experience with tools such as SonarQube, SonarLint, and GitHub Copilot to improve code quality and accelerate development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Even Better, You May Have...

  • Experience within a manufacturing environment, particularly Manufacturing Quality, consumer product audits, or legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, or AWS.
  • Experience deploying applications using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and software security tools such as Tekton, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fossa, Cycode, and GitHub.
  • Experience with application monitoring and production support.
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams on end-to-end integration, testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
  • A passion for staying current with emerging open-source technologies and contributing to technical direction while maintaining a customer-focused mindset.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined. If you believe 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 backup childcare, and more
  • Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount programs for employees and family members, as well as 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 6, with a range of $85,400–$143,200, 
This position is a salary Grade 7, with a range of $99,600–$166,600.

Final salary grade will be determined based on the candidate's skills and experience. Base salary will be established within the applicable range based on job scope, responsibilities, and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

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.

This position is hybrid, with a requirement to work onsite four or more days per week.

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.

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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamWe believe that freedom of movement drives human progress. Ford Information Technology (IT) is shaping the future of mobility by redefining the transportation landscape, enhancing the customer experience and improving people’s lives. Join the Ford family as we change the way the world moves.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience developing front-end applications
  • Experience with Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript
  • 2+ years of experience developing back-end REST APIs
  • Experience with Java and Spring Boot
  • Experience with document-based and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
  • Understanding of Agile software development methodologies
  • Experience with source-code version control systems
  • Experience with unit testing and code validation
  • Knowledge of software craftsmanship and clean-code practices
  • Experience with SonarQube, SonarLint, and GitHub Copilot
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly Manufacturing Quality, consumer product audits, or legal and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS
  • Experience deploying applications using CI/CD practices
  • Familiarity with Tekton, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fossa, Cycode, and GitHub
  • Experience with application monitoring and production support
  • Experience with end-to-end integration, testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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