The Digital Manufacturing Systems (DMS) team at Ford is building the digital factory of the future—a software-defined manufacturing ecosystem that integrates process, product, and production to empower operators and engineers like never before. We operate at the intersection of advanced software, embedded systems, connected hardware, and real-time insights to enable Ford’s transformation into a Virtual First, Connected Factory that closes feedback loops in real time. Our goal is simple: make the operator’s life better while building safer, smarter, and more efficient plants worldwide. As a part of this team you will be involved in: + Building **next-generation manufacturing platforms** that reduce defects, boost throughput, and enhance safety across Ford’s global factories. + Design and develop **high-performance applications and services** for real-time factory orchestration and diagnostics. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams—embedded systems, hardware engineers, and data scientists—to bring the digital twin of Ford’s factory to life. + Contribute to **real-time insight generation** that allows operators and machines to make proactive decisions. + Participate in developing **Ford’s first in-house diagnostics platform** for real-time assembly insights. **You'll have...** + Design, implement, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services for the factory + Contribute to the full software development lifecycle: ideation, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support + Own significant parts of the tech stack and lead the implementation of key features + Troubleshoot production issues and proactively improve system robustness + Mentor entry-level engineers and provide technical feedback through code reviews + Help define technical direction and evaluate new technologies or patterns + Write clean, testable, and maintainable code in line with industry best practices **You'll have...** + 5–8 years of experience building full-stack applications in production environments, with proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and backend frameworks including Node.js, Python, or Go + 2 years experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and API design (REST/GraphQL) + 2 years experience deploying and maintaining applications in cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) + 1 year experience working with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.) **Even better, you may have...** + Exposure to real-time systems or manufacturing data workflows a big plus + Ability to collaborate effectively with product, design, hardware and project engineering 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. This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4 (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4\_\_;!!N\_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!EjoMmJZM1OZT7C8xt5sHpu0aUNgppLN64c5OZBXq3cylXwqUCLbf-k\_inCRriSqArZCbDJKJFtxbXbI\_$) 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. \#LI-Remote #LI-CS2 **Requisition ID** : 47844