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Software Developer

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI · HybridJob$100–167K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$100–167K/yr
Location
Dearborn, MIHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Software Developer will implement platform and Ford-specific solutions and support software services for Ford vehicle programs. The role designs and builds in-vehicle software, works with cloud platforms, and contributes to end-to-end integration, testing, and issue triage. The developer collaborates with feature engineers and cross-functional teams, uses CI/CD and DevOps tools, and helps shape technical direction while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cloud ComputingData-Driven Decision MakingAgile MethodologyJiraContinuous Integration and DeploymentKanbanAPI and Microservices RefactoringSoftware IntegrationSoftware TestingIssue TriageJenkinsSonarQubeFossaGitHubJava Spring BootGoogle Cloud PlatformAWSAzureCloud Solution DesignCloud Solution DeploymentCloud Solution SupportGoogle Protocol BuffersBuild and Deploy Pipelines

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Related4+ Years Cloud-Based Java Spring Boot Experience4+ Years Cloud Provider Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

In this position...

The position will be responsible for implementing platform and Ford specific solutions.

End-to-end responsibility for the software services supporting Ford Vehicle programs and the platform supporting those experiences.

Design and build in vehicle software using technologies stack used currently.

Strong technical acumen in cloud computing platforms and technology is required.

Data driven but also has ability to drive to conclusions with imperfect/incomplete data.

Knowledge of the Agile methodology and associated management tools (i.e. Jira).

Participate in Release Management/ Project Management discussions to gather customer requirements

Perform software engineering using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

Work in an extreme software development environment using Kanban software methodology

Work with team members to establish best practices to maximize efficiency and minimize risk.

Interact and work closely with feature engineers to devise solutions and break them down into incremental production-ready user stories

Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predict future challenges. Refactor API/microservices for simplification and efficiency

Perform individual development and collaborate with cross functional teams on end-to-end integration, testing and issue triage efforts.

Use DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Sonar Cube, Fossa, and GitHub to deploy, improve and manage software.

Stay current on the latest technology and contribute to the technical direction of the company while keeping a customer-centric approach.

What you'll do...

The position will be responsible for implementing platform and Ford specific solutions.

End-to-end responsibility for the software services supporting Ford Vehicle programs and the platform supporting those experiences.

Design and build in vehicle software using technologies stack used currently.

Strong technical acumen in cloud computing platforms and technology is required.

Data driven but also has ability to drive to conclusions with imperfect/incomplete data.

Knowledge of the Agile methodology and associated management tools (i.e. Jira).

Participate in Release Management/ Project Management discussions to gather customer requirements

Perform software engineering using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

Work in an extreme software development environment using Kanban software methodology

Work with team members to establish best practices to maximize efficiency and minimize risk.

Interact and work closely with feature engineers to devise solutions and break them down into incremental production-ready user stories

Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predict future challenges. Refactor API/microservices for simplification and efficiency

Perform individual development and collaborate with cross functional teams on end-to-end integration, testing and issue triage efforts.

Use DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Sonar Cube, Fossa, and GitHub to deploy, improve and manage software.

Stay current on the latest technology and contribute to the technical direction of the company while keeping a customer-centric approach.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field of study.

4-5+ years of progressive responsibilities in cloud-based technically aligned functions using Java Spring boot

4+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform or other cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, etc.) and associated cloud components.

Even better, you may have...

Experience in designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based solutions.

Knowledge of google proto buffers.

Experience supporting critical applications in an “always on” environment.

Efficient with build and deploy pipelines.

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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

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 position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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How this job compares

Set against the 6,896 open Software Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–167K/yr
  • Michigan median$102–188K/yr87 salary ranges
  • US median$103–189K/yr5,085 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $133K, is 8% below the Michigan median midpoint ($144K) — in the middle half of Software Developer salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 153 open Software Developer jobs in Michigan and 6,896 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Software Developer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (5,699 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,045 of the 6,896 open Software Developer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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