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Within the Advanced Industrial Technology and Platforms (ATP) organization, we are the architects of Ford’s next industrial revolution.\nOur mission is clear: we build and scale industrial platforms, technologies, and capabilities that unlock Ford Firsts to drive sustained competitive advantage in manufacturing. Driven by our vision to \"build once, scale everywhere,\" we bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and global physical deployment.\nOur guiding mantra is simple yet relentless: Scale what matters, win what's next.\nIf you are a high-tech builder, thinker, or innovator who thrives at the intersection of software, hardware, and massive scale, ATP is where you belong. Join us and write the next chapter of industrial history.\nFord's Advanced Technology & Platforms organization is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow a global robotics software engineering team. The team develops the application software used on a range of robot types, including mobile robots, manipulators and humanoid systems.\nThe software must support robots with different physical configurations and capabilities while reusing common components wherever practical. This role will guide that development, establish delivery plans and ensure the software is tested and ready for use on physical robots.\nThe Engineering Manager will be responsible for team leadership, software delivery and technical execution. The role includes hiring and coaching engineers, setting priorities, coordinating work across teams and contributing to technical reviews. The manager will work closely with robotics architecture, hardware, simulation, platform and testing teams.\n Lead software development and delivery\nLead development of the software application stack used across Ford's advanced robotics programs\nDefine delivery plans, milestones, responsibilities and dependencies\nSupport reuse of common software components across different robot platforms\nOversee software for robot description and kinematics, device integration, navigation, manipulation, simulation and system bring-up\nEstablish software quality, testing and release practices\nTrack progress, manage risks and communicate issues with proposed actions\nLead and grow a global team\nLead, coach and develop a globally distributed robotics software engineering team\nHire engineers as the team and project portfolio grow\nSet clear goals, responsibilities and expectations\nSupport professional development and build technical leadership within the team\nMaintain regular communication and effective working practices across locations and time zones\nParticipate in code reviews, design reviews and technical problem solving as needed\nWork across engineering teams\nTurn technical direction into practical engineering plans\nCoordinate software interfaces with robotics platform, data and infrastructure teams\nPartner with hardware teams on robot builds and system integration\nWork with simulation and testing teams to validate software before deployment\nProvide clear status updates and raise risks early\n Minimum Qualifications:\nBS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical background\nHands-on robotics software experience, including ROS 2, navigation software, robot models and kinematics, and device drivers\nStrong C++ and Python skills\nAt least 3 years of experience managing software engineers\nExperience delivering software for physical robots\nExperience developing software used across more than one robot platform or hardware configuration\nExperience hiring, coaching and developing software engineers\nExperience leading distributed engineering teams\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nExperience creating and delivering engineering plans with milestones, owners and dates\nAbility to work effectively with technical leaders and partner engineering teams\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMS in Computer Science, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering\n\nHumanoid, mobile manipulator, or legged platform experience\nSimulation-driven development: Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or equivalent - including sim-first bring-up and hardware-in-the-loop testing\nExperience with behavior trees, state machines or task planning software\nExperience developing shared software platforms used by multiple products\nExperience working with international engineering teams\nFamiliarity with technology or manufacturing readiness processes\nExperience with software updates, configuration management and version control for deployed robot fleets\nSafety-relevant or regulated software development\nYou 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!\nAs 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:\nImmediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage\nPaid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\nTuition assistance\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\nGenerous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day\nThis position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800.\nFinal determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.\nInternal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.\nFor more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6\nVisa sponsorship is available for this position.\nDomestic relocation is available for this position.\nCandidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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