Currently tracking 13 active AI roles, down 11% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $85k–$233k (avg $147k).
Ford has 20 active job listings related to artificial intelligence. The majority of these roles, 60%, are focused on agents. Engineering is the dominant function, with 17 positions, and hiring is concentrated in the United States. Frequent technology tags include agent orchestration, RAG, and LLM observability, suggesting a focus on building and deploying AI agents. In the last 30 days, Ford has added 21 new AI roles, representing a 600% increase from the previous 30-day period.
Ford currently has 33 active AI-related roles in our index. The most common open titles are: AI Engineer (2), Data Scientist (2), Analytics Integration Specialist, Applied AI/ML Software Engineer-Supply Chain AI and Decision Intelligence, Chief Engineer, AI Product Creation. Most positions are in Engineering and Product.
Ford's active AI hiring is concentrated in: agents (64%), application (15%), serving infrastructure (9%). These categories follow a seven-stage AI lifecycle: data, pre-training, post-training, serving infrastructure, agents, evaluation, and application.
Ford is hiring AI talent in: United States (33 roles).
Job postings at Ford most frequently reference: agent orchestration, model serving, rag, llm observability, inference infra.
In the past 30 days, Ford has posted 33 new AI-related roles. That is a +57% change versus the prior 30 days (21 → 33).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| SW Applications Engineer, Ultra Cap/Energy Modules Software Applications Engineer for Ultra Capacitor/Energy Modules in next-generation Ford vehicles. Focuses on embedded software development, validation, and integration, ensuring alignment with system requirements, functional safety (ISO 26262), and cybersecurity. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build software for Ford Reservation Services, focusing on customer-centric features and digital experience for service appointments. The role involves iterative development, user feedback integration, and collaboration within a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Software Development Engineer Software Development Engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale, cloud-native systems for Ford's connected vehicle capabilities. Responsibilities include owning mission-critical cloud platform components, developing resilient backend services on AWS/GCP, implementing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quality and reliability through testing and monitoring, and collaborating within Agile environments. Requires strong experience in cloud-based software development, API design, and supporting high-availability applications. | — | 0 |
| ADAS HW&SW TPM Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the execution of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) across multiple vehicle platforms. This role requires domain knowledge in ADAS technologies, including perception, sensor fusion, path planning, and control systems. The TPM will manage programs across multiple vehicle lines and platforms, ensuring consistent execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment. | — | 0 |
| Senior Software Engineer - PKI Senior Software Engineer specializing in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure API services to own the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical cryptographic systems. Design, build, deploy, and maintain high-assurance PKI APIs that power certificate issuance, lifecycle management, revocation, and integration for enterprise and cloud-native environments. | — | 0 |
| Thermal Test Engineer Ford is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to manage their thermal lab, design test fixtures, and lead physical testing for EV thermal management systems. The role involves component characterization, full vehicle validation, data acquisition and analysis, and test automation, generating empirical data to inform design and control decisions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, 3+ years of experience in thermal testing, lab management, or test fixture design, proficiency in Python for data analysis, and experience with environmental testing. | — | 0 |
| HMI Software Product Owner This role is for a HMI Software Product Owner at Ford, responsible for translating product vision into software backlogs and driving end-to-end delivery for in-vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX). The role involves backlog strategy, cross-functional alignment, and ensuring high-quality feature execution across vehicle platforms. | — | 0 |
| Staff Software Engineer Staff Software Engineer to build web applications and services for Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team, focusing on the Ford Pro Intelligence (FPI) Telematics team. The role involves architecting and leading development of core API services, data pipelines, and frontends, using technologies like Kotlin/Springboot, React, PostgresDB, Redis, and GCP. | — | 0 |
| Manager Distribution Optimization- Universal Electric Vehicle Manager for UEV Distribution Optimization, focusing on Order-to-Cash and Order-to-Delivery lifecycles. The role involves managing statistical models for incentives, resolving operational bottlenecks, and translating data into strategies to optimize profitability. Requires cross-functional leadership and experience in supply chain modeling. | — | 0 |
| Director, Human Resources Business Partner Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Ford responsible for leading HR strategy, talent management, and organizational design for a specific business unit. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to translate business objectives into HR initiatives, driving change management, and ensuring effective talent acquisition, development, and retention. | — | 0 |
| Battery Manufacturing Engineering - Front End Manufacturing Engineer at Ford focused on the industrialization of battery cell manufacturing processes, including LFP Front End (mixing, coating, calendaring, tab forming). The role involves leading simultaneous engineering with product and suppliers, collaborating with automation partners, developing quality methods (PFMEA, control plans), defining assembly system solutions, and managing schedule, budget, and change management. It requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in large-scale manufacturing projects, and experience with Greenfield launches is a plus. | — | 0 |
| Manager, Human Resources Business Partner Manager, Human Resources Business Partner at Ford responsible for providing strategic HR partnership to business operations leaders, shaping and executing an HR agenda, and optimizing talent, engagement, and employee experience. Responsibilities include HR consulting and coaching, enabling business change, HR program advocacy, talent partnership, and organization design and change management. | — | 0 |
| Supervisor/Technical Expert - Seat Belts Supervisor/Technical Expert for global Seatbelts at Ford, responsible for technical guidance, innovation, cost, quality, execution, training, and mentoring of engineering teams. The role involves leading SMEs, writing specifications, maintaining technology databases and roadmaps, managing critical concerns and field issues, and supporting global launches and cost reduction efforts. Requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of experience in Seatbelt Engineering, with preferred experience in DFSS Black Belt, SPC, DFMEA, DRBFM, and safety-critical systems. | — | 0 |
| Enterprise Finance Analyst, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan This role is for an Enterprise Finance Analyst at Ford's BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. The analyst will support accounting and tax-related activities, including month-end close, financial statement development, account reconciliation, and tax credit processing. They will also collaborate with various teams, including Parent Company Central Accounting and the Office of Tax Counsel, to ensure compliance and provide financial guidance. The role involves analyzing large datasets and utilizing financial tools to optimize efficiency. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required, with professional certifications preferred. Manufacturing experience is also preferred. The position requires flexibility in working shifts and offers a salary range of $65,100-$109,300. | — | 0 |
| Buyer, Infotainment Hardware This role is for a Buyer of Infotainment Hardware at Ford, focusing on purchasing critical components like semiconductors, memory, and PCBs for Sync Modules. The responsibilities include leading sourcing execution, managing supplier relationships globally, driving cost performance through negotiations and analysis, and collaborating with engineering and global teams to ensure alignment with program targets and mitigate risks. The role requires experience in purchasing, supply chain, strategic sourcing, and technical product environments, preferably within the automotive or electronics sectors. | — | 0 |
| Engineering Specialist-Manufacturing This role is for an Engineering Specialist in Manufacturing at Ford, focusing on managing the Electrical Safety Program, electrical distribution systems, and capital improvement projects. It involves maintaining electrical drawings, supporting facility projects, providing electrical/controls support for powerhouses and waste treatment, managing energy conservation, and overseeing maintenance contracts for fire protection and security systems. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and knowledge of industrial electrical power distribution systems. | — | 0 |
| Head of Brand & Experience This role is for a Head of Brand & Experience at Michigan Central, an innovation district backed by Ford. The position involves leading the strategy, creative, and execution of communications, content, marketing, and brand experience to build and scale a globally recognized brand. The responsibilities include managing a brand team, developing marketing strategies, shaping brand experiences, and driving growth for target audiences. This is a senior leadership role focused on brand building and strategic execution within a broader innovation ecosystem. | — | 0 |
| EECAE and WCCA Engineer This role involves performing CAE analysis, WCCA, and reviewing circuit schematics and PCB layouts for automotive electronics. It requires experience with simulation tools, vehicle communication protocols, and understanding of automotive reliability and EMC requirements. The engineer will contribute to product development by ensuring reliable and cost-effective designs, simplifying designs, and documenting lessons learned. | — | 0 |
| TPP Core Platform Engineer - Cabin Controls This role is for a Core Platform Engineer focused on Cabin Controls for Ford's FNV3.x Electrical Platform. The engineer will manage hardware and software delivery across domains, incorporating vehicle program needs into the platform through optimized enterprise solutions. Responsibilities include managing deliverables, timing, cost, quality, and complexity, while driving a new cross-program platform delivery approach. | — | 0 |
| Senior Specialist, Employee Relations - Investigations This role is for a Senior Specialist in Employee Relations at Ford, focusing on conducting workplace investigations. It is part of the Human Resources team and requires significant time on-site at a manufacturing plant. The responsibilities include investigating various workplace issues, recommending outcomes, partnering with HR and Labor Relations, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role also involves coaching employees and supporting grievance processes. It is not an AI-related role. | — | 0 |
| IVI System Architecture Technical Leader This role defines and executes the delivery path for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) features from concept to deployment. It involves translating product intent and UX requirements into technical specifications, managing cross-stack integration (ECU and cloud), ensuring quality, and integrating safety, security, and privacy requirements into the core architecture. The role also involves driving platform evolution and providing technical governance and leadership. | — | 0 |
| Supervisor, Body Modules (Power Supply & Energy Management Software) Supervisor for Ford's Body Modules team, focusing on Power Supply & Energy Management Software for electric vehicles. The role involves leading a team of software engineers responsible for the end-to-end software lifecycle of components like DCDC Converters, Ultra-Capacitors, BMS sensors, 48V Batteries, and Starter Generators. Key responsibilities include team leadership, program delivery management, supplier oversight, technical strategy, functional safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), quality assurance (ASPICE), root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. | — | 0 |
| ICE Powertrain & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Quality/Design Release Engineer – High Time In Service (HTIS) Reliability Ford is seeking a Quality/Design Release Engineer for their ICE Powertrain & Thermal Systems Engineering team. This role focuses on issues that manifest later in product life, requiring root cause analysis, development of strategies to catch issues sooner, and ensuring future issues are averted. Responsibilities include leading High Time in Service Quality Projects using Design for Six Sigma / 8D processes, evaluating warranty spend/failure rate subsystems, and supporting new/forward model product development of base engine subsystems. The role also involves managing product release CAD and BOM structures, facilitating supplier data integration, and performing feasibility analyses. | — | 0 |
| ICE/xEV Powertrain Dyno Engineer This role focuses on engine/powertrain dynamometer calibration for traditional and electrified systems, supporting feature calibration, emissions, and OBD development. It involves troubleshooting control systems, debugging logic, and managing calibration tasks to ensure production release quality. | — | 0 |
| Sr. Electrical System Test Engineer This role focuses on the testing and integration of low voltage electrical systems for electric vehicles. The Sr. Electrical System Test Engineer will develop test plans, analyze data, support system integration, and build out the electrical test lab, ensuring electrical design requirements are met. | — | 0 |
| Design & Release Engineer- Hybrid & ICE Clutches This role is for a Design & Release Engineer at Ford Motor Company, focusing on Hybrid and ICE clutches. The engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and production release of clutch components, managing CAD and BOM structures, performing feasibility analyses, and leading cross-functional teams. The role involves technical design, quality documentation, and issue resolution for current and past models, aiming to optimize cost and weight while ensuring performance and durability. | — | 0 |
| Software Product Engineer Software Product Engineer responsible for the end-to-end technical execution of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Camera and ADAS HMI software, from design through production release. Focuses on defining and building IVI software systems and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for advanced camera and ADAS features, acting as technical glue across functions and ensuring safety/regulatory compliance. | — | 0 |
| BSP Engineer Seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the full product lifecycle of base software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Responsibilities include developing requirements, design documents, prototyping, and testing BSP software for Linux/QNX/RTOS on microcontrollers, DSP, or ARM microprocessors. Requires C/C++ programming, embedded application development, and source code management experience. | — | 0 |
| MP&L Strategy & Systems Supervisor, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan This role is for a Supervisor in Material and Logistics Strategy and Systems at a new battery manufacturing facility. The responsibilities include leading new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing and implementing material planning and logistics control systems (MRP, WMS, TMS, ASRS, AGV), optimizing processes, and tracking KPIs. The role requires experience in logistics process improvement, strategic planning, and ERP/PLM software. | — | 0 |
| Embedded Software Validation Engineer Seeking a Senior Embedded Software Validation Engineer to design, develop, and scale automated tests for automotive firmware and applications. Responsibilities include creating test plans, designing test benches, and validating software features across various domains. Requires strong programming skills in Python or Rust and experience with embedded systems in the automotive industry. | — | 0 |
| Senior Electrical Distribution Integration Engineer Senior Electrical Distribution Integration Engineer for Ford's Advanced EV Team, focusing on the design and integration of vehicle-side electrical wire harnesses for Software-Defined Vehicles. Responsibilities include zonal architecture leadership, multi-voltage power distribution, high-speed data management, system optimization, functional safety, ECAD schematic development, and hands-on integration/troubleshooting. | — | 0 |
| Senior Chassis Design Engineer Senior Chassis Design Engineer at Ford, focusing on designing and developing novel brakes, steering, wheel, tire, and suspension concepts for electric vehicles. The role involves challenging existing requirements, defining new ones based on regulations and product attributes, assessing manufacturing feasibility, and evaluating performance through testing and analysis. | — | 0 |
| Class A - Surface Designer Class A Surface Designer at Ford responsible for leading surface quality and Class A surface development on programs, integrating engineering requirements while maintaining design vision. This role involves leading cross-system surface execution, managing surface data, and mentoring other designers. | — | 0 |
| Staff Battery Pack Engineer Staff Battery Pack Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing lithium-ion battery systems for electric vehicles. Requires a strong background in battery technology, including design, manufacturing, and testing. Key responsibilities include system design, collaboration with cross-functional teams, test plan creation and execution, supplier management, and staying current with battery technology trends. | — | 0 |
| Design Industrialization Engineer - Thermal This role focuses on the industrialization of electric vehicle powertrains, ensuring alignment between engineering, supply chain, and suppliers. The engineer will oversee part designs, specification development, supplier capabilities, quality plans, and manufacturing processes to achieve low-cost, high-volume production. Experience with thermal components is required. | — | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineer-Machining | — | — |
| Technical Leader, Power Conversion Systems, Ford Energy | — | — |
| Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Audio | — | — |
| Release Train Engineer, Systems and Core Architecture | — | — |
| Technology Specialist, Ford Energy | — | — |
| Product Development Engineer | — | — |
| Engineering Specialist-Maintenance | — | — |
| Protected DC-DC Software Application Engineer | — | — |
| Ford Racing Motorsports Powertrain Calibration Engineer | — | — |
| Full-stack Software Engineer | — | — |
| Suspension Design and Release Engineer | — | — |
| Powertrain Controls Platform Systems Engineer | — | — |
| Machine Learning and AI Developer | — | — |
| Enterprise Architect - Supply Chain | — | — |
| Data/ Information Architect | — | — |