Methods and Software Engineer

The Ford Performance Motorsports Performance Engineering Group is seeking a Methods & Software Engineer to support and development of our Vehicle Dynamics Aerodynamics and Performance Engineering tool set. This role will be responsible for developing and adapting tools that fit into an enterprise architecture strategy that aligns with business objectives data mesh principles and distributed cloud-native systems.

In this position...

The Methods & Software Engineer will deliver projects and features to support simulation prototype testing wind tunnel testing CFD and total vehicle this position you will collaborate directly and continuously with technical engineering groups and software development partners to deliver enterprise level solutions across a wide array of programs. The team is focused on building software to realize efficiencies across multiple platforms leveraging existing software base and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) functionality.

This is a hybrid role and requires at least 4 days per week in the Concord NC (preferred) or Allen Park MI office.

What youll do

Tool Development

• Develop and consolidate tools to integrate with next generation simulation architecture.
• Design software to increase efficiency of technical teams with a fully integrated approach.
• Focus on modern application design with a modular framework for integration with multidisciplinary systems.

Enterprise & Cloud Architecture

• Support the technical vision and strategy for cloud modernization leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Design implement and integrate scalable resilient and secure cloud-native architectures integrating machine learning big data and observability solutions.
• Establish best practices for automation CI/CD and DevSecOps to drive operational efficiency and software quality.
• Support technical governance to ensure alignment with business objectives security policies and compliance requirements.

Data & AI Enablement

• Assist Principal Architect and implement event-driven data architectures that support data mesh principles data as a product and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Collaborate with Principal Architect and software groups to define strategies for data interoperability governance and self-service platforms to enable AI and analytics-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to the adoption of MLOps practices ensuring seamless deployment and monitoring of machine learning models in production.

Technology & Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering teams to define scalable and cost-efficient architectural solutions.
• Work with engineers and developers fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Drive technical innovation by researching emerging technologies and working cross functionally with technical groups to bring new technology forward.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or other relevant technical discipline (Masters degree preferred).
• 5 years of experience in software architecture cloud engineering or enterprise systems design preferably in a motorsports setting and the experience includes a combination of the following skills: C# Python Go TypeScript MATLAB Java.

Even better you may have

• Knowledge in cloud-native platforms (GCP AWS Azure) and containerized microservices architectures (Kubernetes Docker Istio Service Mesh).
• Strong knowledge of distributed data systems event-driven architectures (Kafka PubSub etc.) and API design (GraphQL REST gRPC) .
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform Ansible) CI/CD pipelines and observability tools (Prometheus OpenTelemetry Grafana).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with multiple groups and personnel across numerous disciplines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in Motorsports.
• Experience with SQL PostgreSQL (preferred).
• Experience in data governance security and compliance in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML deployment MLOps and model monitoring.
• Certifications such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Previous experience standing up developing and/or managing enterprise level software solutions.
• Experience with Github.
• Experience with Linux and containerizing.
• Experience with Python AngularJS Rust (or similar React C ExpressJS).
• Experience with Cloud.
• Experience with Tekton.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

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 builderor 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 Years Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here.
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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