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
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
