Software Engineer at Ford Global

Department: PD Operations and QualityEducation: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Compensation

$115,000 – $192,900/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jul 19, 2026

Description

Ford is hiring a V&V Automation & Architecture Engineer to design and develop software solutions that automate testing workflows, improve test data quality, integrate engineering tools, and provide visibility into verification and validation status. The role involves building REST API integrations, SQL-based reporting, dashboards, test data migration utilities, and process automation; it requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least five years of Python, SQL, and REST API experience. The position is hybrid, offers a base salary of $115,000–$192,900, and does not provide visa sponsorship.

Required Skills

Python
SQL
REST APIs
PowerBI
JIRA
Jama
TestRail
Git
CI/CD

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years developing software solutions using Python
5+ years writing and optimizing SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, reporting, or analytics
5+ years working with REST APIs and building integrations between software tools, platforms, or enterprise systems
2+ years working with BI, analytics, or dashboarding tools
2+ years utilizing assistive AI tools for software development, debugging, documentation, analysis, and productivity
Preferred Qualifications: JIRA configuration, automation, workflows, dashboards, filters, JQL, or integration patterns
Jama, TestRail, or similar requirements and test management platforms
Data pipelines, reporting automations, or integrations across engineering lifecycle management tools
Test strategy, verification and validation, software release, or product development lifecycle practices
Test traceability, requirements-to-test mapping, DVP&R processes, or compliance-oriented reporting
Reusable Python libraries, command-line tools, backend services, or scheduled automation jobs
Source control and collaborative development using Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
CI/CD pipelines, automated quality checks, or deployment automation
Strong documentation skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication and collaboration skills