Senior Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Architect, build, and deploy LLM-powered applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and multi-agent systems .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $99,600 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and deploying LLM-powered applications and CI/CD pipelines, with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and modern frameworks. Proficient in automating data analysis workflows and collaborating within Agile teams to deliver high-quality analytical solutions.

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LLM-Powered Application DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationFrontend Frameworks (Angular, React, Vue)Backend Frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django, Spring Boot)Python and/or Java Programming

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData Analysis AutomationAnomaly DetectionGenerative AI ToolsAPI SpecificationIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Root Cause AnalysisCloud Platform Deployment (GCP, Azure, AWS)Embedding Techniques for Semantic SearchTest-Driven Development (TDD)

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Agile Tools (Jira, Rally)CI/CD Tools (Tekton, Terraform, Jenkins, Cloud Build)LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex AI)Vector Databases (PGVector, Chroma, Pinecone, Milvus)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related FieldMaster’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)Multi-Agent SystemsClean Code PrinciplesEXtreme Programming (XP)Agile Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDjangoFlaskGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraformVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, and deploy LLM-powered applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and multi-agent systems
Automate complex data analysis, anomaly detection, and decision-support workflows
Champion generative AI tools and agentic coding assistants to streamline software development, automate testing, and accelerate CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Designers, and engineers to translate business goals into technical requirements, user stories, and test suites within an Agile framework
Author technical design documents, system architecture diagrams, and API specifications
Build CI/CD deployment pipelines and integrate automated security and quality scanning
Implement modern Identity & Access Management (IAM) and automated credential rotation
Participate in problem management, root cause analysis, and incident resolution to ensure high availability of analytical systems
Manage the full lifecycle of analytical solutions from design and development through deployment, maintenance, and AI-driven optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology or a technology related field
4+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering
3+ years of experience with modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue)
3+ years of experience with backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or Spring Boot)
2+ years of experience with Python and/or Java
Exposure to or hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex AI) or open-source models into software applications
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Preferred experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) and multi-agent development platforms (e.g., CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel)
Preferred familiarity with vector databases (e.g., PGVector, Chroma, Pinecone, Milvus) and embedding techniques for semantic search and RAG
Preferred deep understanding of eXtreme Programming (XP), Clean Code principles, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Pair/Mob programming
Preferred experience developing and deploying to cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) using CI/CD tools (Tekton, Terraform, Jenkins, Cloud Build)
Preferred experience working with Agile tools (Jira, Rally) in a fast-paced, collaborative, continuous-delivery environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time