Motorsports Sportscar Data Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Motorsports Sportscar Data Analyst in Newport, where you'll leverage your expertise in data science to develop innovative race strategy tools. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with racing teams, applying advanced modeling techniques to predict race outcomes and enhance performance. With a commitment to Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, you'll be part of an inclusive environment that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about motorsports and data-driven strategies, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Discounts

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in top-level motorsports series with strategy tools experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and MATLAB for data analysis.
• Ability to travel within the US for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop race strategy tools using data science and modeling techniques.
• Collaborate with racing teams to implement data-driven strategies.
• Visualize insights and verify models' accuracy for race outcomes.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

AI/ML

Data Visualization

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Master's degree

Tools

Simulation Platforms

Machine Learning Libraries

Big Data Tools

Job description

Motorsports Sportscar Data Analyst, Newport

Client: General Motors

Location: Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring reporting to Concord, NC three times per week, with flexibility for weekend race events. The main responsibilities include applying data science and modeling techniques to develop race strategy tools, refining AI/ML models, developing simulation platforms, creating tire degradation models, visualizing insights, verifying models' accuracy, and collaborating with racing teams and IT departments to implement and improve race strategy tools. The role involves understanding vehicle pace, predicting race outcomes, and supporting various motorsport series with data-driven strategies.

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related; 5+ years in top-level motorsports series; experience with strategy tools; proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar; knowledge of AI/ML; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to travel within the US.

Preferred: Master's degree; experience in tire modeling; simulation workflows; machine learning libraries; big data tools.

About GM & Benefits:

GM aims for Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, fostering an inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, recognition programs, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity:

GM is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.