Director, Core Runtime & Platform Engineering
Core
Leads the engineering organization building the foundational runtime, edge, connectivity, and cloud infrastructure layers that power Ford's software-defined manufacturing platform (CoreOS, FMIL, CoreDS).
Role type
Director, Platform Engineering (Industrial IoT & Manufacturing)
Builds
A unified execution environment connecting industrial devices, controls, and applications across global manufacturing plants; scalable APIs, SDKs, and shared services for ATP products.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, Industrial IoT, Edge computing, Cloud infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Edge computing, Industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, EtherCAT), Cloud-native services, SRE practices, Engineering leadership, API/SDK design, Observability
Preferred skills
Hybrid cloud patterns, Real-time data streaming, Developer platform strategy, Global rollout management
Technologies
Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, gRPC
Responsibilities
Architect and deliver the runtime platform for CoreOS and FMIL; Define and deliver platform APIs, SDKs, and shared services; Lead development of edge computing platforms for real-time manufacturing; Own middleware connecting PLCs, robotics, and industrial equipment; Architect and operate hybrid edge-cloud infrastructure; Build real-time ingestion and streaming systems for CoreDS; Build platform-wide observability and diagnostics; Define deployment, rollout, and SRE practices for mission-critical systems; Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with leadership
