Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves architecting and maintaining scalable data pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance aerodynamics development for motorsports. With a focus on data integrity and performance optimization, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of high-performance vehicles. Join a company committed to inclusivity and innovation, where your skills will drive significant advancements in the motorsports industry.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, vision insurance

401K matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering or related industry.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java required.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable data pipelines for large volumes of data.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data from various sources.
• Ensure data integrity and quality through automated processes.

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, Peterborough

Client: General Motors

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite, requiring reporting 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. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will design, develop, and optimize solutions to address technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM's Motorsports Organization offers the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your skills, drive innovation, and connect racing lessons to production vehicles, helping 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 from multiple sources.
2. Collaborate with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms and systems (e.g., on-prem and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, 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, 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, data processing, or related industry.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java.
• Experience with Kafka, Flink, Databricks.
• Knowledge of distributed systems management (e.g., SLURM, LSF).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, security practices.
• Experience with HPC architecture and Data Acquisition systems.
• Developing Live Streaming data pipelines.
• Understanding aerodynamic testing practices.

About GM

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

Why Join Us

We aim to be the most inclusive company globally. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports inclusion and flexibility, allowing employees to work where they can be most effective, regardless of background or location. We want everyone to feel they belong to one GM team.

Benefits Overview

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

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, parental leave)
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K matching contributions
• Recognition programs
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing
• Vehicle discounts

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities. We foster an environment free from discrimination, respecting all protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants needing support during the application process.