Director, Software Architecture

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Ford’s Systems and Core Architecture (SCA) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a high performing Engineering organization. SCA is customer-obsessed, data-driven and is dedicated to strong system design, defect prevention, process and compliance. You’ll join a highly skilled and dedicated team of doers working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering Quality day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

We are seeking a Director of Software Architecture to be part of the leadership team of SCA, and lead the strategy and execution of software systems architecture, aligned to our platform intent.  In addition to technical proficiency, this leader is expected to have strengths in building alignment, engagement, and collaboration across a cross functional organization, to ensure that architectural strategy is deployed successfully, and evolved to meet product, technology, and quality roadmaps. At the end of the day, this leader will be responsible for meeting business delivery, quality and cost expectations, while leading a diverse Systems Architecture organization through a transformative journey.
 

You Will…

• Collaborate with fellow stakeholders to build architecture strategy to meet platform objectives, product needs, and corporate goals 
• Lead a technical team in execution of the engineering and delivery of software architecture to consumers such as subsystem and component organizations, both internal and external to Ford 
• Partner with functional directors, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure software architecture meets platform and application expectations 
• Work with component software teams and outside suppliers as necessary to further elicit requirements 
• Own the common “Bill of Design” for software for all domains i.e. the cross-domain centralized software requirements 
• Determine and maintain the strategy for base software 
• Act as a thought leader and key influencer in a robust software architecture that promotes maintainability and interoperability not only in initial production but for post-production over-the-air updates 
• Develop and mentor a team of software experts, fostering technical excellence and leadership within the organization.
• Drive process improvements that enhance engineering efficiency while maintaining the highest embedded software standards. 
• Serve as the organization’s software representative in the implementation of actual software architecture  
• Work with other architecture teams (ex: power, communications) to deliver a complete platform architecture  

You'Ll Have…

• 12+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry, with proven delivery track record in software architecture and implementation  
• Deep expertise in software architecture and the necessary elements; knowledge of tradeoffs  
• Proven leadership experience in establishing engineering methods, defining processes, and driving organizational change  
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives, directors, and engineering teams.  
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to integrate strategy into complex software and hardware systems.  
• Exceptional communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate safety requirements into business objectives.  
• Track record of successfully managing and growing a high-performing software team.  

You may also have…

• Experience with Automotive Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures, technology, and methods  
• Experience with standards for software architecture (ex: ISO42010), balancing methods (ex: ATAM)   
• Strong understanding of embedded software, software stacks and software development methodologies and software development lifecycles  
• Experience working with automotive domains, propulsion, ADAS, infotainment, Body, Chassis, connectivity

What you receive in return…

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Our benefits summary can be found Here.

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 leadership level 4.
• 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.

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