In this position…

The Sr. DevOps Engineer role is critical to advancing the development of foundational frameworks, runtime environments, and automation systems that support Manufacturing Diagnostics and Testing Tools for the next generation of Ford vehicles. In this role, you will participate as a member of a modern software engineering team focused on delivering high quality digital products engineered for supporting production line operations at Ford Motor Company. Success requires exceptional technical expertise and innovative problem-solving in safety-critical, real-time environments. This role suits candidates passionate about fast-paced, collaborative environments and eager to shape the future of automotive manufacturing.

The Digital Manufacturing Systems team is seeking a highly motivated Sr. DevOps Engineer to play a key role in imagining, inventing, and implementing cutting-edge technology that manufactures the next generation of Ford vehicles. This role is not just about writing code; it’s about pioneering solutions that push boundaries on uncharted hardware and software platforms within the bold Vehicle-as-X vision, transforming vehicles into intelligent, autonomous participants that self-calibrate, self-test, self-report, and self-manage throughout their lifecycle.

You'll have…

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 12+ years of equivalent experience and proven ability within a related field.5+ years of experience in DevOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment, with a strong background in developing advanced enterprise-level solutions.Demonstrated experience leveraging cloud-native architectures and distributed computing principles to build highly available and performant systems.Expertise in driving modern software development automation, including the implementation and optimization of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.Strong understanding and practical experience in deploying and managing applications at scale through effective use of containerization and orchestration strategies.Proficiency in modern Infrastructure-as-Code principles, including effective use of version control, collaborative development workflows, and robust code quality practices.

 

Even better, you'll have…

Software Development Experience

Proficiency in HCL and Terraform for managing and deploying cloud and on-prem infrastructure.Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructure.Proven ability designing and managing large-scale distributed enterprise architecture including on-prem and cloud hybrid solutions.Skilled in containerization technologies such as Docker to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications efficiently.Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with GitHub.Demonstrated expertise in modern software development automation.Proficiency in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or Tekton.Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring and leading technical teams.

 

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 6-8.
 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Relocation if not offered 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.

Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. 

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What you'll do…

As a Sr. DevOps Engineer, you will participate in the development of groundbreaking diagnostic, testing, and flashing tools that are central to transforming vehicles into intelligent, self-managing entities throughout their lifecycle. You will work on a diverse technology stack that spans low-level embedded systems and high-level server-side platforms, building solutions to enable continuous self-testing, autonomous software updates, real-time data reporting, and seamless integration between factory systems and vehicle platforms.

You will be instrumental in shaping systems that leap beyond traditional manufacturing and diagnostic paradigms—breaking new ground on never-done-before solutions for not-yet-shipped hardware. This requires exceptional technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a bold approach to problem-solving in a safety-critical, real-time environment.

By owning and advancing in-house diagnostic, testing, and flashing capabilities, you will empower Ford to rapidly innovate, and deliver superior manufacturing yield and customer experiences. Your work will directly contribute to unlocking the full potential of Vehicle-as-X, turning vehicles into active participants in their assembly, quality assurance, and lifecycle management.

If you thrive in an environment of rapid iteration, bold technology challenges, and collective success, and if you want to be a developer in shaping the future of automotive manufacturing, this role offers an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact.