Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Data Processing Engineer, where you'll develop innovative data solutions for motorsports and high-performance vehicles. This role offers the chance to work on complex data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and optimizing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage your analytical skills to drive innovation in a dynamic environment. Experience the thrill of contributing to a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion while enjoying a range of benefits and a culture of inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering or processing.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate to integrate data from various sources.
• Ensure data integrity and optimize 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

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: General Motors

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 that enhance our aerodynamics development activities for motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. You will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and optimizing solutions to tackle challenging technical obstacles, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

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

What You’ll Do

1. Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
2. Collaborate with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various sources, including on-premises and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, and third-party vendors.
3. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through automated validation and monitoring.
4. Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows.
5. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions.
6. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
7. Prepare and present technical reports and specifications to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in data engineering, processing, or related industry.
• 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:

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, HPC architecture, instrumentation, and 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 change for a better, safer, and more equitable world.

Why Join Us

We aim to be the most inclusive company, supporting flexible work arrangements and fostering a culture of belonging for all employees.

Benefits

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

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and accommodating all qualified applicants.