Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Processing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing advanced data pipelines and processing systems to enhance aerodynamics for motorsports and high-performance vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity and optimizing workflows. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in a competitive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the future of motorsports. Join a team committed to excellence and make a significant difference in the industry.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or processing.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java programming languages.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines for large data volumes.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data from various platforms.
• Ensure data integrity and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Data Engineering

Data Processing

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in relevant fields

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Databricks

SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

SLURM

LSF

Job description

Motorsports Senior Data Processing Engineer, York

Client: General Motors

Location: York, onsite in Concord, NC

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 that enhance the productivity and capabilities of our aerodynamics development activities for both motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and optimizing state-of-the-art solutions to tackle challenging technical obstacles. Your role is crucial and will significantly contribute to our competitiveness.

Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with valuable experience and exposure needed to thrive in a competitive environment. You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your knowledge and skills, drive innovation, and connect lessons learned in racing to production vehicles. You will work 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 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 and systems (e.g., on-premises and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, third-party vendors).
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through automated validation and monitoring processes.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in data workflows to ensure fast and reliable processing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective data solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices in software engineering.
• Prepare and present technical reports, specifications, and presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, processing, or related fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java.
• Experience with data processing tools like Kafka, Flink, Databricks.
• Knowledge of distributed computing 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.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in the motorsports industry.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security practices.
• Experience with HPC architecture and Data Acquisition systems.
• Experience developing live streaming data pipelines.
• Familiarity with aerodynamic testing.

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Benefits Overview

Our total rewards program supports your health and well-being, including paid time off, healthcare, 401K matching, recognition programs, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

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