Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to enhance the capabilities of motorsports aerodynamics development. This role involves architecting and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will gain valuable experience while driving innovation in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to inclusivity and flexibility, where your contributions will significantly impact the future of high-performance vehicles. If you are passionate about data and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

401K matching contributions

Tuition assistance

GM vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data Engineering

Data Integrity

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

SLURM

LSF

Job description

Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report 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 that enhance the productivity and capabilities of our aerodynamics development activities for both motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will design, develop, and optimize state-of-the-art solutions to tackle challenging technical obstacles. Your role is crucial and will significantly contribute to our competitiveness.

Joining GM's Motorsports Organization will provide you with valuable experience and exposure. You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your knowledge and skills, drive innovation, and connect lessons learned from racing to production vehicles. You will collaborate cross-functionally with partners and help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do:

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

Additional Job Description

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications):

• 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 computing management systems like SLURM, LSF.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports inclusion and offers flexibility to work where you can have the greatest impact. We want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

Our total rewards program supports your health and well-being, including:

• 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 for you, family, and friends

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to fostering an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace. We embrace diversity through professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. GM is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact us via email or phone as provided.