Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Platform Software Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing and innovation. They are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Platform Software Engineer to identify and implement cost-saving strategies across their data platform, utilizing cloud technologies and ensuring optimal performance and security.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and Build Data Pipelines: Architect, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and microservices that support real-time and batch processing on GCP
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices: Design and implement SOA and microservices-based architectures to ensure modular, flexible, and maintainable data solutions
Full-Stack Integration: Leverage your full-stack expertise to contribute to the seamless integration of front-end and back-end components, ensuring robust data access and UI-driven data exploration
Data Ingestion and Integration: Lead the ingestion and integration of data from various sources into the data platform, ensuring data is standardized and optimized for analytics
GCP Data Solutions: Utilize GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.) to build and manage data platforms that meet business needs
Data Governance and Security: Implement and manage data governance, access controls, and security best practices while leveraging GCP’s native row- and column-level security features
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of data pipelines and storage solutions
Collaboration and Best Practices: Work closely with data architects, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to define best practices, design patterns, and frameworks for cloud data engineering
Automation and Reliability: Automate data platform processes to enhance reliability, reduce manual intervention, and improve operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer
Proficient in Java, angular or any technology with experience in designing and deploying cloud-based data pipelines and microservices using GCP tools like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Dataproc
Ability to leverage best in-class data platform technologies to deliver platform features, and design & orchestrate platform services to deliver data platform capabilities
Service-Oriented Architecture and Microservices: Strong understanding of SOA, microservices, and their application within a cloud data platform context. Develop robust, scalable services using Java Spring Boot, Python, Angular, and GCP technologies
Full-Stack Development: Knowledge of front-end and back-end technologies, enabling collaboration on data access and visualization layers (e.g., React, Node.js)
Design and develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration across platform services
Implement robust unit and functional tests to maintain high standards of test coverage and quality
Database Management: Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases, as well as columnar databases like BigQuery
SQL skills, including query optimization and data manipulation
Data Governance and Security: Understanding of data governance frameworks and implementing RBAC, encryption, and data masking in cloud environments
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and automation frameworks
Manage code changes with GitHub and troubleshoot and resolve application defects efficiently
Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices, independently managing feature design, coding, testing, and production releases
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data platform and microservices issues
Certifications (Preferred): GCP Data Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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