Solution Architect

Solutions Architect working with the Data Science, Data Engineering and AI Engineering teams. Working closely with the teams who are creating next generation analytics solutions directly impacting the business in Industrial Systems.

Solutions Architect - Data and Analytics

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?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position…

You will bring your skills in IT architecture, data science and artificial intelligence to help shape the future of data and analytics at Ford.

The technologies and solutions in the data and analytics space is quickly changing so you will be required to be constantly learning and applying that knowledge in working with teams developing the next generation of intelligent systems.

As an architect you use your talents of seeing the portfolio as a whole as well as zooming in to the technologies and needs of individual product teams.

What you'll do…

Work closely with product teams in data and analytics to guide and shape solution architecture.

Develop reference implementations and proof of concepts exploring leading edge technologies and approaches in cloud, data engineering, data science and artificial intelligence.

Help teams resolve technical challenges and clear roadblocks by leveraging your knowledge of the space and the network of architects and engineers throughout Ford and our partners.

Develop and review solution architectures to identify opportunities for alignment with data and analytics opinionated stacks.

Create architecture strategies to support the vision, goals and opportunities identified by the business community.

The successful candidate will have the following experiences and skills :

Must have :

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology or a technology related field

Experience in at least one cloud environment

4 years minimum experience as a solutions architect, software developer, dev / ops engineer, cloud engineer or data scientist.

Even better, you may have…

Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Knowledge of python and / or javascript

Knowledge of generative AI technologies and approaches

Knowledge of data management technologies such as GCP Big Query or PostgreSQL

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, 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here : Benefit Summary ()

This position is a salary grade 7-8 .

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8.

_ Please note : This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 4 days per week_

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 51509