Software Engineering Manager, Ford Pro Intelligence

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.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence 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.

In this role...

As a Software Engineering Manager within Ford Pro Intelligence, you will lead a team of talented software engineers in developing and scaling innovative solutions for our commercial customers. Ford Pro Intelligence is focused on creating a suite of connected services that optimize vehicle performance, manage charging infrastructure, and improve overall fleet operations. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of your team, ensuring high-quality software delivery, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and contributing to the overall success of Ford Pro's mission.

What you'll do...

Team Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and create opportunities for professional growth.
• Manage team resources, including hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team environment.

Technical Guidance & Strategy:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring alignment with Ford Pro's overall technology strategy.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the design of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development, and evaluate their potential application to Ford Pro's business.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for software development, testing, and deployment.

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Manage project risks and dependencies, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams, product teams, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Act as a liaison between the team and other departments within Ford Pro.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g.,  Java, Python, C++, Go).
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing software engineering teams of at least 10.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile and Lean.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with developing and deploying software for connected vehicles or IoT devices.
• Experience with data analytics and machine learning.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with the automotive industry and commercial vehicle operations.

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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.   

(CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS): This position is a leadership level 5 and ranges from $167,200-$316,600.  

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/LL5

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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