OTA Application System Engineer

Ford - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The OTA Application System Engineer at Ford Motor Company is responsible for leading a team of software engineers to develop and deliver Over The Air (OTA) software updates for millions of vehicles. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-quality, low-latency services that align with the technical vision and strategy of the organization. The engineer will work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes while ensuring the consistency of purpose across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross functional teams to deliver functioning code against the technical vision and strategy.
• Develop world-class, low latency, high availability services that support internal engineering and millions of Ford customers.
• Deliver functional capabilities that are aligned to timelines and roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 3+ years experience as Full Stack Engineer, leveraging object-oriented languages such as Java / Spring Framework, C++, or equivalent.
• 3+ years developing REST / Queue based interfaces.
• 3+ years developing APIs using back-end technologies such as Node.js, Go, Python.
• 3+ years working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, database design, and SQL Queries.
• 3+ years working with cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• 3+ years implementing front-end user interfaces using frameworks such as React or Angular.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in an associated field.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of distributed microservice architectures.
• Experience with various deployment pipelines such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of trunk-based development practices.
• Experience with the Open Application Model and Infra-As-Code.
• Understanding of security best practices in web development.
• SaaS development experience.
• Demonstrated time in role working in a multi-disciplined organization focused on delivering development efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills both up and down the organization to achieve desired results.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated examples of applying systemic thinking, logic and reasoning skills to identify opportunities and alternative solutions.
• Organizational skill: Strong collaboration skills with clear and concise direction.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care
• 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.