Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Racing Tech

Atlassian; Retford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlassian Williams F1 Team in Retford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Development group. You will build bespoke, high-quality software that directly supports our Engineering and Operations functions—from aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics to real-time race data and performance analysis.

Software is a competitive weapon, and your work will have a tangible impact on both the factory and the track.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field involving software development.
• Strong software development experience in one or more of: C#, Go, Java, C++, Python, or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Git.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the needs of a wide range of users across Williams Racing and translating them into clear technical specifications.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining innovative software solutions alongside the wider Software Development team.
• Enhancing existing systems to improve reliability, performance, and adaptability as requirements evolve.
• Collaborating with other technology groups to enhance and develop shared data platform services.
• Conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers, championing best practices and raising overall quality.
• Contributing to the definition and documentation of preferred software designs, patterns, and architectures.
• Streamlining development processes to help the team deliver more to its customers.
• Providing application support during race weekend events where required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field involving software development

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Python

TypeScript

React

Go

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Atlassian Williams F1 Team in Retford is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Development group. You will build bespoke, high-quality software that directly supports our Engineering and Operations functions—from aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics to real-time race data and performance analysis.

Software is a competitive weapon, and your work will have a tangible impact on both the factory and the track.