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Ford Motor Company Brasil
Software Engineering Manager
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What they do
A Software Development or Engineering Manager leads teams of software developers who design or improve computer software. Manages and oversees the software development process and directs the work of software engineers. May be primary contact with customers or users; may manage software development project budgets and hire or train staff.
$144,500 / year median in Michigan
Job Description
We are seeking an Engineering Manager, to lead a team of developers and analysts responsible for building, delivering, and supporting technology products that power Ford's dealer platforms. This is a people leader role with full ownership of the product lifecycle from roadmap and requirements through development, release, and production support. You will need genuine hands-on technical fluency across our stack (GCP, Java Springboot microservices , PostgreSQL/Oracle, React, Angular) to lead your team credibly, guide technical trade-off decisions, and troubleshoot effectively when issues arise. You will also serve as the primary bridge to business stakeholders, translating dealer and business needs into a clear roadmap while ensuring reliable, high-quality delivery and platform stability. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in product management and/or engineering leadership, including direct management of engineering/analyst teams of 10+. Hands-on technical background with GCP, PostgreSQL or Oracle, Java Springboot microservices, React, and Angular. Proven experience owning full product lifecycle delivery, including production support and incident management. Experience working directly with business stakeholders to define priorities and manage expectations. Strong people leadership skills coaching, performance management, hiring, and team development. Solid understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and system integration patterns. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments as a team or delivery lead. Preferred Qualifications Experience with automotive dealer systems, dealer management systems , or B2B platforms. Prior hands-on software engineering experience before moving into product/delivery leadership. Experience managing larger (10+), possibly distributed or hybrid, engineering/analyst teams. Experience with on-call /production support models and incident management frameworks (e.g., ITIL, SRE practices). Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance in enterprise platforms. 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance