Data Scientist

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.

This role is for a lead software engineer with extensive experience in developing and deploying advanced software solutions including applications that integrate with GenAI. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in GCP architecture and solution development.

What you'll do...

• Leading the development and delivery of a suite of GenAI software applications in support of the global marketing organization
• Architecting and integrating complex novel data science algorithms into the fabric of these end user applications
• Ensuring application performance and adhering to enterprise compliance and best practice development standards
• Mentoring junior developers and engineers

You'll have... 

• Master's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience as leading or part of a team delivering successful technology products
• 5+ years of data and software application development experience
• 3+ years of experience in Python programing skills and proficient understanding of GCP/BigQuery or equivalent cloud data environment
• 1+ years of advanced knowledge of Gen AI capabilities and data science applications experience

Even better, you may have...

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience as leading or part of a team delivering successful technology products
• 10+ years of data and software application development experience
• 5+ years of experience in Python programing skills and proficient understanding of GCP/BigQuery or equivalent cloud data environment
• 2+ years of advanced knowledge of Gen AI capabilities and data science applications experience
• 1+ year of experience developing flexible user interface frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience developing Gen AI based data science solutions
• Understanding of and experience working in the marketing communications and marketing analytics domains
• Experience managing data discovery, integration and application development
• Experience with analytics methodology research
• Independent self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive thinker; yes, not no; and inspiring to others on the team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and work across 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 8

SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS: Please note, this job is posted as remote unless the selected candidate lives within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI. In this case we request the candidate to be on-site 1-2 days a week.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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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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