Extended Reality (Xr) Developer

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. What will you make today?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Game Design/Development, or a similar field

Minimum 2 years of professional/academic software development or engineering experience

Programming generalist, with experience in some/all the following: C#, C++, JS, Python, VBA

Team-based software development, troubleshooting, and deployment

Extended Reality (XR) application development (Unity/Unreal)

Knowledge of CAD programs and data translation services

Demonstrate superb communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Comfortable with communicating at all levels in the company

Even better, you may have...

Autodesk VRED

WebGL

Arduino/Microcontrollers

Familiarity with 3D CAD applications, primarily CATIA

Familiarity with PLM applications

Familiarity with data translation software such as PiXYZ and Theorem

Game engine performance optimization – 3D data decimation, LODs, data culling, etc.

Graphics programming – rendering, shader scripting, OpenGL, etc.

Have operated 3D printers and similar equipment

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 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:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

What you'll do...

Design experiences, interactions, and applications that support effective collaboration within immersive environments

Develop and support methodologies for effective integration, visualization, and dissemination of 3D data sources

Stay current with immersive technology and software development trends

Develop engineering and technical documentation

Lead the development and prototyping of hardware and software-based solutions