Ford Motor Company

Director, Core Runtime & Platform Engineering

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-06-09

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Core Runtime Platform and architect the runtime platform for CoreOS and FMIL.
  • Build a secure, scalable execution layer for orchestration and device integration.
  • Define and deliver platform APIs, SDKs, and shared services.
  • Develop edge computing platforms for real-time manufacturing environments.
  • Own middleware connecting industrial devices to Core platforms.
  • Architect and operate hybrid edge-cloud infrastructure.
  • Build platform-wide observability and ensure high-quality runtime signals.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years in software, platform, or infrastructure engineering.
  • 5+ years leading engineering teams delivering complex systems at scale.
  • Experience in building distributed systems and edge computing.
  • Strong understanding of industrial systems and device integration.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols and observability platforms.
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