Platform Software Engineer
Ford Motor CompanyThis job is no longer accepting applications
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are building a modern private cloud platform by treating infrastructure as a software product. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex distributed systems problems, building automation, and enabling developers through scalable platform solutions.
You will work on Kubernetes/OpenShift-based platforms, develop APIs and automation, and improve reliability and scalability across hybrid environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Design and develop platform components, including Kubernetes/OpenShift operators and APIs
- Build automation and Infrastructure-as-Code using Go, Python, or similar languages
- Develop scalable microservices and platform services
- Improve reliability through monitoring, observability, and automated recovery
- Collaborate with application teams to enable self-service cloud capabilities
- Contribute to CI/CD and GitOps workflows
- Mentor team members and promote best practices in coding and system design
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Required
- 6-10 years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or SRE
- Strong programming skills in Go or Python
- Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automation
Preferred
- Experience with tools such as ArgoCD, Tekton, Helm, or Kustomize
- Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
- Understanding of service mesh concepts (e.g., Istio) and secure networking
- Exposure to hybrid or on-premise cloud environments
- Experience mentoring or leading engineering initiatives
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About Company
Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln luxury brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer Troller, an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom and a 32% stake in China’s Jiangling Motors. It also has joint ventures in China (Changan Ford), Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho), Thailand (AutoAlliance Thailand), Turkey (Ford Otosan), and Russia (Ford Sollers). The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.
