Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software engineering with a strong focus on Python programming, REST API design, and cloud service integration. Proficient in applying object-oriented design principles and implementing robust testing and CI/CD practices to ensure reliable and maintainable software solutions.

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Python ProgrammingREST API DesignCloud Platform ExperienceCI/CD PracticesObject-Oriented Design

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Hard Skills

Backend Software EngineeringAutomated TestingProduction Web ServicesSecure CodingApplication MonitoringUnit TestingIntegration TestingPerformance TestingRoot Cause AnalysisError Handling

Soft Skills

CollaborationKnowledge SharingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

GitGoogle CloudContainerizationInfrastructure as CodeCachingMessaging

Industry Keywords

Computer ScienceComputer EngineeringProduction SupportEngineering DocumentationOperational Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python
Develop production web services with stable, reusable interfaces for cloud and AI integrations
Translate product and business requirements into maintainable software solutions
Apply object-oriented design and engineering practices to create clear, dependable code
Work with relational databases, caching, messaging, and managed cloud services
Improve application reliability, performance, security, and observability
Implement authentication, request validation, rate limiting, logging, and consistent error handling
Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement preventative improvements
Improve engineering documentation and operational practices
Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests
Participate in code reviews and paired development
Contribute to containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Collaborate with engineering and product partners to deliver tested, production-ready services
Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
Experience designing and maintaining REST APIs and production web services
Experience using automated testing, Git-based development, and CI/CD practices
Understanding of secure coding, application monitoring, and production support
Strong Python programming and object-oriented design skills
Experience with at least one major cloud platform; Google Cloud is preferred
Ability to build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs for production use
Understanding of engineering practices that support reliable, secure, and maintainable software
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role

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 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