Applied Researcher

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.

Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Applied ML and AI researcher to able to read and implement latest paper developments in AI/ML research to solve practical problems.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience of practicing statistical methods and applied research e.g. time series analysis, neural networks, GANs, Gaussian regression, experimentation, causal inference, etc.
• 3+ years’ experience with Python, Pandas, Git, Jira (or equivalent), SQL, Cloud platforms.
• 3+ years’ Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP (preferred), Azure Data Lake, GCP Big Query, Databricks, Spark, SQL and NO-SQL databases, etc.

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated successful application of analytical methods and machine learning techniques with measurable impact on product/design/business/strategy.
• Expert in Python, Pyspark, Pandas, GCP.
• Familiarity working with Ford and connected vehicle data and deep knowledge of automobiles, connected vehicle data & relevant infrastructure.
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Highly credible in organizational, time management, decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity working with big data to develop scalable, production‑ready solutions.

You 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!

As 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 change maker, 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:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6‑8 and ranges from $83,280‑162,540.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates 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.

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