Staff Systems Engineer - Integration

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In this position... 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 key member of this innovative team, you will: Create robust backend systems to support manufacturing applications that drive defect reduction, throughput improvements, and safety in global factories. Build scalable APIs and data processing layers for real-time factory orchestration. Collaborate with app, data, and hardware teams to integrate backend systems into Ford’s digital twin. Support real-time insights for operator decision-making and automation. Contribute to Ford’s diagnostics platforms for efficient assembly operations. We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
You'll have... 6+ years experience developing and deploying scalable systems in production environments with strong system design skills and expertise in languages like Python, Go, C++, or Rust. 3+ years experience working with and setting up various database types (SQL/NoSQL) and message queueing platforms (., Kafka, RabbitMQ). 2+ years experience leveraging cloud services (., AWS, Azure) and implementing container-based solutions with Docker. Nice to have… Exposure to manufacturing or real-time systems is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional 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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Location:
Palo Alto

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