Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to join their innovative Aero Innovation team. This exciting role involves developing complex data pipelines and systems that enhance aerodynamics for motorsports and high-performance vehicles. You will work in a collaborative environment, tackling technical challenges and contributing to the future of motorsports. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers the chance to apply your expertise in a dynamic setting, driving significant impact in the field. If you're passionate about data engineering and motorsports, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Recognition programs

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering with strong proficiency in Python, C++, and Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms and managing distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and optimize workflows.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

SQL

NoSQL

Data Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

AWS

Azure

SLURM

LSF

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Bath

Client: General Motors

Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

This role is categorized as onsite, with reporting to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Processing Engineer to join the Aero Innovation team within the Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. Your primary responsibility will be to develop complex data pipelines and data-processing systems to enhance our aerodynamics development activities for motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, designing, developing, and optimizing solutions to tackle technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM Motorsports will give you valuable experience and exposure, allowing you to showcase your talents, apply your knowledge, drive innovation, and connect racing lessons to production vehicles. You will collaborate cross-functionally to help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms (on-premise and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, vendors).
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through automated validation and monitoring.
• Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Prepare and present technical reports and specifications to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; 5+ years in data engineering; proficiency in Python, C++, Java; experience with Kafka, Flink, Databricks; managing distributed systems like SLURM, LSF; knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases; cloud platforms (AWS, Azure); strong analytical skills; excellent collaboration skills. Relocation benefits may be available.

Preferred: Master's degree; motorsports industry experience; data governance expertise; HPC architecture knowledge; experience with Data Acquisition systems; skills in live streaming data pipelines; familiarity with aerodynamic testing.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We are committed to inclusion and flexibility, supporting our employees' impact and well-being.

Benefits

• Paid time off, healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance
• Retirement contributions, recognition programs, tuition assistance
• Vehicle discounts and more

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM fosters an inclusive workplace, embracing diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. For accommodations, contact us via email or phone.