Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Data Processing Engineer to enhance aerodynamics development within motorsports. This role involves designing and building complex data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that drive performance in high-stakes environments. With a focus on inclusion and flexibility, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including healthcare and professional development support. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of motorsports!

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K matching

Recognition programs

Tuition assistance

GM vehicle discounts

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, and experience with Kafka, Flink, Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data from various platforms and ensure quality.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related fields

Tools

AWS

Azure

SLURM

LSF

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Bradford

Client: General Motors

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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 work with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and optimize innovative solutions to technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM's Motorsports Organization offers 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 teams to integrate data from various platforms and systems, including on-prem and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency through automated validation and monitoring.
• Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows for fast, reliable processing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into efficient data solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best software engineering practices.
• Prepare and present technical reports, specifications, and presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java.
• Experience with Kafka, Flink, Databricks.
• Knowledge of distributed systems management tools like SLURM, LSF.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related fields.
• Experience in motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, security practices.
• Experience with HPC architecture.
• Experience with instrumentation and Data Acquisition systems.
• Skills in developing Live Streaming data pipelines.
• Familiarity with aerodynamic testing practices.

About GM:

Our vision: Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion. We aim to lead positive change for a better, safer, more equitable world.

Why Join Us:

We promote inclusion and flexibility, supporting employees to have meaningful impact wherever they work from. We foster a culture of belonging for all backgrounds and locations.

Benefits:

• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave
• Healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K matching contributions
• Recognition programs
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing
• GM vehicle discounts

Diversity & Equal Opportunity:

GM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing an equitable workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.