In this role...
The software engineering manager is responsible for delivery of meaningful applications working with product and engineering teams, as well as stakeholders and business owners. As a manager, you will be leading engineers who support a digital environment focused on delivering value for Ford and its customers.
What you'll do...
Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering software solutions using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies and technologies
Work on continuously improving platform performance and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
Manage and grow software engineers by providing regular mentorship, career coaching, and performance feedback
Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements
Evaluate and provide feedback on requirements, product designs, and architectures with a software engineering focus and a perspective on feasibility
Own the responsibility of quality and security within the engineering delivery pipeline, while improving transparency, metric collection, and time to resolution
Socialize and lead the adoption of software craftsmanship engineering principles and practices to improve the organization
Establish relationships and knowledge sharing for partners, stakeholders, and teammates to eliminate siloed, duplicate, or conflicting solutions
Support an environment that enables continuous improvement and contribute to establishing a learning organization
You'll have...
Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology or a technology related field
8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
6+ years of experience on programming and design patterns; proficient knowledge in Java, testable feature development, and delivering meaningful code reviews
4+ years of experience leading agile teams and delivering software products to market under strict timelines and enterprise-wide impact
4+ years of experience with software operations (Source Management, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Observability, Support and maintenance)
2+ years of experience with technical planning and solution architecture
Even better, you may have...
Previous experience scaling applications and infrastructure
Previous experience in design and development leveraging agile and lean methodologies, as well as maturing a strong waste-free and predictable delivery practice
Experience in managing cross-functional technical design and delivery dependencies across complex systems
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Cooperation with product and business owners in developing user journeys, roadmaps, and delivery plans
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2025-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-2.pdf)
This position is a salary grade LL6 .
This position is a range of salary grades LL6.
* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be onsite 4 days per week *
*Visa Sponsorship is provided for this role *
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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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Requisition ID : 54239
