Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to join their innovative Aero Innovation team. In this exciting role, you will develop complex data pipelines and systems that enhance aerodynamics for motorsport and high-performance vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally, driving innovation and applying your skills in a competitive environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring data integrity and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to shape the future of motorsports. If you're passionate about data engineering and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines for large volumes of data.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data from various platforms.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Chesterfield

Client: General Motors

Location: Chesterfield, 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 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 multidisciplinary team, designing, developing, and optimizing innovative solutions to technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM Motorsports will give you the experience and exposure to thrive in a competitive environment, showcasing your talents, applying your skills, driving innovation, and connecting lessons from racing to production vehicles. You will work 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 and systems.
• 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 requirements into data solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Prepare and present technical reports and specifications to stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, HPC architecture, instrumentation, Data Acquisition systems, 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, fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels they belong.

Benefits

Our total rewards include paid time off, healthcare, 401K matching, recognition programs, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. For accommodations, contact us via email or phone.