[Remote] Software Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ford Motor Company is seeking an expert technical leader to drive the Ford Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform, focusing on building and evolving secure, scalable, and automated Kubernetes infrastructure. The role involves leading a team to design and deliver a unified Kubernetes platform that enhances developer experience and operational excellence within the organization.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team Management: Lead and inspire the Kubernetes Platform Services team focused on delivering secure, scalable, and automated container orchestration at Ford. Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize Kubernetes cluster deployment and operational efficiency. Drive the team to consistently achieve performance goals and high-quality service deliveryTechnical Architecture and Oversight: Own the end-to-end design, deployment, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters, ensuring seamless integration across Ford’s on-premise environments. Guarantee the clusters meet stringent requirements for availability, scalability, security, and resource efficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration and Enablement: Partner deeply with application developers, platform engineers, and infrastructure teams to understand needs and provide expert Kubernetes guidance and troubleshooting support. Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the team and across Ford’s technical organizationInnovation, Standardization, and Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of cutting-edge Kubernetes developments and cloud-native best practices. Lead the adoption of innovations that improve deployment automation, cluster lifecycle management, security compliance, and observability. Establish and enforce standardized processes to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure Kubernetes operations organization-wideDeveloper Experience: Focus on developer/consumption experience as a first class citizen through simplification of environment provisioning and application deploymentSkills8+ years of overall Software Engineering / IT ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical disciplineExtensive Kubernetes Expertise: Proven experience managing, deploying, and scaling Kubernetes clusters in production environments, ideally across hybrid cloud and on-premises data centersCloud Platform Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of one or more public cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure) including container native services, networking, IAM, and storage integrationsExperience with Service Mesh Technologies: Hands-on experience with Istio, Linkerd, or other service mesh platforms to enhance security, observability, and traffic managementStrong Background in Monitoring & Observability Tools: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, Dynatrace/Datadog, ELK stack, or Google Stackdriver for end-to-end observability and proactive incident detectionExperience Leading Large-Scale Automation Initiatives: Past success automating infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operational tasks using advanced CI/CD tooling integrated with Kubernetes platformsInfrastructure Automation and CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Kustomize), Kubernetes operators, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines for containerized applicationsSecurity and Compliance: Solid understanding of cloud-native security best practices, container security, and compliance frameworks relevant to enterprise IT environmentsStrong Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability influencing at senior management levels and driving enterprise-wide adoption of platform standards and best practicesBenefitsImmediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.Company OverviewWe don't just make history -- we make the future. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.ford.com.