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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,600.0 - $192,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Test Suite, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Application Frameworks, Openapi, Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, System Availability, Flask (Web Framework), Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Build Server, Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Terraform, Industrial Software, Data Pipelines, Jenkins - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6369EAEB202344E599ACA0FD5C06FD30/job/ ## About the Role * 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 (highly preferred for AI/Data) 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., * Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field. * AI & Agentic Frameworks: Proven experience working with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) and multi-agent development platforms (e.g., CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel). * Vector Databases & Data Pipelines: Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., PGVector, Chroma, Pinecone, Milvus) and embedding techniques for semantic search and RAG. * Software Craftsmanship: Deep understanding of software engineering disciplines inclu,ding eXtreme Programming (XP), Clean Code principles, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Pair/Mob programming. * Cloud & DevOps: Experience developing and deploying to cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) using modern CI/CD tools (Tekton, Terraform, Jenkins, Cloud Build). * Agile Mindset: Experience working with Agile tools (Jira, Rally) in a fast-paced, collaborative, continuous-delivery environment. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology to amaze and delight our business partners and customers. ## Description Industrial Systems Analytics (ISA) is a product group that develops cutting-edge, on-premises and cloud analytic solutions. We are modernizing our portfolio by embedding Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and autonomous agentic workflows to revolutionize how Ford manages industrial data., As a Full-Stack Software Engineer on our Balanced Product Team, you will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Designers, and fellow engineers to deliver next-generation analytical solutions. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of these solutions-from design and development to deployment, maintenance, and AI-driven optimization. * AI & Agentic Solution Development: Architect, build, and deploy LLM-powered applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and multi-agent systems to automate complex data analysis, anomaly detection, and decision-support workflows. * AI-Assisted Software Engineering: Champion the use of generative AI tools and agentic coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, custom LLM agents) to streamline the software development lifecycle, automate testing, and accelerate CI/CD pipelines. * Product & Requirements Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into technical requirements, user stories, and test suites within an Agile framework. * Technical Design & Architecture: Author comprehensive technical design documents, system architecture diagrams, and API specifications to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. * Modern Operations & DevOps: Build robust CI/CD deployment pipelines, integrate automated security/quality scanning, and implement modern Identity & Access Management (IAM) and automated credential rotation. * Reliability & Continuous Improvement: Participate in proactive problem management, root cause analysis (RCA), and incident resolution to ensure high availability of critical analytical systems. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Engineering Mindset in the Age of AI - Gunnar Grosch, AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1735-engineering-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-gunnar-grosch-aws) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care)