Motorsports Senior Data Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive corporation is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Motorsports Aerodynamics Department in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will develop and optimize data processing systems and work cross-functionally to enhance competitive capabilities in motorsports. A bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in data engineering are required. Hands-on skills in Python, Kafka, and cloud platforms are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering industry.
• Extensive experience with data processing tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex data pipelines and data-processing systems.
• Integrate data from various platforms and systems.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of processed data.

Skills

Data engineering

Data processing

Python

C++

Java

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

AWS

Azure

SLURM

LSF

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reading, United Kingdom

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04.08.2025

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Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking ahighly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineerto join theAero Innovation teamwithin theMotorsports Aerodynamic Department. Your primary responsibility will be to develop complex data pipelines and data-processing systems that enhance the productivity and capabilities of our aerodynamics development activities for both motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and optimizing state-of-the-art solutions to tackle a variety of challenging technical obstacles. Your role is crucial and will significantly contribute to our competitiveness.

Joining theGM Motorsports Organizationwill provide you with the experience and exposure needed to thrive in a competitive environment. You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your conceptual knowledge and practical skills, drive innovation, and connect lessons learned in racing to production-intent vehicles. You will work cross-functionally with our partners and ultimately help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to process and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.

Work with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms and systems (e.g., on-prem and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, third-party vendors).

Ensure the integrity, consistency, and quality of processed data through automated validation and monitoring processes.

Identify performance bottlenecks in data processing workflows and work on optimizing systems to ensure fast and reliable data processing.

Partner with cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineers, Aerodynamicists etc.) to translate business requirements into efficient data solutions.

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code and ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering.

Prepare and present detailed technical reports, specifications, and presentations to stakeholders.

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What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in an engineering industry, specializing in data engineering, data processing, or related fields.

Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Python, C++. Java.

Extensive experience with data processing tools and platforms such as Kafka, Flink, Databricks.

Skilled in managing distributed computing management systems, like SLURM, LSF.

Knowledgeable in both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, MongoDB).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to optimize complex data processing workflows.

Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

Experience within the motorsports industry

·Proficiency in applying data governance, privacy, and security best practices

Experience with HPC architecture

Hands on experience with instrumentation and Data Acquisition systems

Skilled in developing Live Streaming data pipelines

Familiarity with aerodynamic testing and best practices

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