Full-Stack Software Engineer (Generative AI & Cloud)

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

We are seeking a creative and driven Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our innovative team. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and deploying robust, scalable, and intuitive applications that leverage Generative AI and cloud-native technologies on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 

This is a role where you will tackle exciting challenges across the entire stack. You won't just be writing code; you will be a key contributor to architectural decisions, product strategy, and the overall technical direction of our AI-powered initiatives. 

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 

This job is posted as REMOTE but designated as HYBRID with up to four days per week onsite is required for candidates within commuting distance from our Dearborn, MI.,offices. (Eastern Time Zone, Central Time Zone preferred
 

Our team operates in a fast-paced, Agile environment with a focus on iterative development and rapid feedback. We value open communication and collaboration, encourage pair programming, and believe in empowering our engineers to take ownership of their work. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and offer an environment where you can do your best work. 

As a member of our team, you will:

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI, and build responsive, accessible frontend interfaces with React and TypeScript.
• Architect and implement end-to-end Generative AI solutions using frameworks like LangChain and CrewAI.
• Build and deploy AI-driven applications by leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially Vertex AI and the Gemini APIs.
• Collaborate on deploying and managing applications using containerization (Google Kubernetes Engine) and serverless solutions (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions).
• Implement and maintain DevSecOps standards through CI/CD pipelines (Google Cloud Build, Tekton) to ensure smooth, continuous integration and delivery.
• Champion and implement software development best practices, including automated testing, security, and accessibility (WCAG) standards.
• Some projects you might work on include developing an AI-powered diagnostic assistant to help technicians service vehicles more effectively or creating a next-generation chatbot to assist customers in scheduling repairs for their vehicles.

Required Skills & Experience 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent practical experience and proven expertise in the required skills will also be considered.
• Experience: 5+ years in full-stack software development, with a proven track record of building and maintaining scalable full-stack applications.
• Generative AI Experience: Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications that leverage Generative AI models and frameworks. 
• Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Python and experience building APIs with FastAPI.
• Frontend Development: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience building user interfaces with React.
• Testing: Proficiency in automated testing of both frontend and backend with Pytest and Jest.
• Generative AI: Demonstrable experience building applications that leverage LLMs. 
• Cloud Computing: Experience developing and deploying applications on a major cloud platform.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Generative AI Frameworks & Evaluations: Hands-on experience with tools like LangChain or CrewAI. Bonus points for experience with Generative AI evaluation and validation frameworks like Arize, TraceLoop, or LangSmith.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Specific experience with Vertex AI, Gemini APIs, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Cloud Run.
• Federated WebViews: Familiarity with implementing and integrating React with Federated WebViews.
• CI/CD: Knowledge of and experience with CI/CD pipeline automation  

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

This job is posted as REMOTE but designated as HYBRID with up to four days per week onsite may be required for candidates within commuting distance from our Dearborn, MI.,offices. (Eastern Time Zone, Central Time Zone preferred)

• 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 job is posted as REMOTE but designated as HYBRID with up to four days per week onsite is required for candidates within commuting distance from our Dearborn, MI.,offices. (Eastern Time Zone, Central Time Zone preferred)