Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to enhance aerodynamics development for motorsport vehicles. This role involves designing complex data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the competitiveness of high-performance vehicles. Join a company committed to a vision of zero crashes and zero emissions, and enjoy a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about data engineering and motorsports, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation

Comprehensive healthcare

401K matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Python, C++, and Java for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines for large datasets.
• Collaborate with teams to develop efficient data solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data Engineering

SQL

NoSQL

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

AWS

Azure

MongoDB

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Cardiff

Client: General Motors

Location: Cardiff, 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, requiring the successful candidate to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

The Role

We seek a highly skilled Senior Data Processing Engineer to join the Aero Innovation team within the Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. Your main responsibility will be developing complex data pipelines and systems to enhance our aerodynamics development activities for motorsport and high-performance vehicles. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and optimize solutions that address technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM Motorsports offers exposure and experience to thrive in a competitive environment, showcasing your talents, applying your skills, driving innovation, and connecting racing lessons to production vehicles. You will collaborate cross-functionally to shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Integrate data from various platforms (on-prem and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, vendors).
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency through automated validation and monitoring.
• Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineers, and Aerodynamicists to develop efficient data solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable code adhering to best practices.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and presentations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, HPC architecture, instrumentation, Data Acquisition systems.
• Experience with live streaming data pipelines and aerodynamic testing.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace responsibility to lead positive change for a better, safer, and more equitable world.

Why Join Us

We aim to be the most inclusive company globally, fostering a culture of belonging through our Work Appropriately philosophy, allowing employees to work where they can have the greatest impact.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K matching contributions.
• Recognition programs, tuition assistance, vehicle discounts.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a respectful, discrimination-free workplace. For accommodations, contact us via email or phone as specified.