Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to join their dynamic Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. This exciting role involves developing complex data pipelines and systems to enhance aerodynamics for motorsport and high-performance vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of motorsports. With a focus on data integrity and efficiency, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing workflows and presenting technical insights to stakeholders. Join a team committed to excellence and inclusivity, where your talents will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java.
• Knowledge of distributed computing management systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines for large data processing.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data from various platforms.
• Ensure data integrity and optimize processing workflows.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data Engineering

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

AWS

Azure

SQL

MongoDB

SLURM

LSF

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Ipswich

Client: General Motors

Location: Ipswich

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 that enhance the productivity and capabilities of our aerodynamics development activities for both motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will design, develop, and optimize state-of-the-art solutions to address challenging technical obstacles, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide valuable experience and exposure. You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your skills, drive innovation, and connect lessons learned in racing to production vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to process large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms (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.
• Partner 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 and specifications 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 computing management systems like SLURM, LSF.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Preferred:

• 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, 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 strive to be the most inclusive company, supporting flexible work arrangements and fostering belonging for all employees.

Benefits

• Paid time off, healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401K with company match, tuition assistance, vehicle discounts.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities. We encourage candidates to review the responsibilities and qualifications and apply if suitable.