Motorsports Sportscar Race Strategist

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsports is seeking a Race Strategy Analyst to develop innovative race strategy tools and support teams during high-profile racing events. The role requires strong expertise in data science and programming, focusing on enhancing decision-making processes during races. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple teams while refining existing tools and developing new models to provide insights that drive performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in top-level motorsports series required.
• 2+ years developing strategy tools required.
• Experience with big data tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine race strategy tools using data science.
• Collaborate across teams to implement and improve tools.
• Support in-race decision-making with real-time analysis.

Skills

Data Science

Python

AI/ML modeling

Simulation Development

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Client:

General Motors

Location:

Concord, NC, USA

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

Job Description:

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring reporting to Concord, NC three times per week, with flexibility for weekend events supporting live race events.

The Role

GM Motorsports Program seeks a race strategy analyst to develop race strategy tools and support teams in Sportscar events. The role involves merging existing AI/ML-based race strategy tools for IndyCar, NASCAR, WEC, and IMSA series, and developing new models and visualizations to enhance decision-making during races.

Responsibilities include applying data science techniques to refine strategy tools, developing simulation platforms, creating tire degradation models, and collaborating with technical teams across GM series to implement and improve these tools.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine race strategy tools using data science and modeling techniques.
• Enhance existing AI/ML models and develop new simulation platforms.
• Create visualizations to communicate insights effectively.
• Support in-race decision-making with real-time analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to implement and improve tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in top-level motorsports series and 2+ years developing strategy tools.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with AI/ML modeling and big data tools is preferred.

Additional information about GM, benefits, and equal opportunity employment policies are included in the original description.

Please note: A work permit is required if you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is located.