Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead innovative software solutions for motorsports. This hybrid role emphasizes technical leadership and hands-on development, focusing on aerodynamics systems design. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to create scalable applications that enhance race day performance. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for tech enthusiasts passionate about motorsports.

Benefits

Vehicle evaluation programs

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in microservices development and 2 years in web services.
• Expertise in CFD systems and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications.
• Design solution architectures and ensure smooth delivery milestones.

Skills

CFD systems

Microservices

Data streaming platforms

Full-stack application development

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

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Client:

General Motors

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Workplace Classification: Hybrid - This position does not require full-time on-site presence. Employees are expected to be onsite up to 3 times per week at either our Charlotte or Austin Technical Centers.

The Team:

GM’s Motorsports Software team develops innovative IT solutions for motorsports. Using cloud infrastructure and modern software standards, the team supports GM’s NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA teams to achieve race victories.

The Role:

The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on software development. This role involves designing scalable systems, leading architecture efforts, and contributing to motorsports software that offers competitive advantages on race day and informs vehicle development. The focus is on aerodynamics systems design.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team to develop and maintain GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications including CFD modeling and visualization.
• Designing solution architectures and leading team consensus on implementation.
• Focusing on modern application design, modular frameworks, and loose system integration.
• Collaborating with the aerodynamics team to identify and fill value gaps with innovative solutions.
• Resolving technical blockers and ensuring smooth delivery milestones.
• Delivering Scrum stories and managing implementation architectures, interfaces, build frameworks, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborating with team members and managing your part of the solution reliably.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field.
• Expertise in CFD systems, microservices, or data streaming platforms.
• Experience in full-stack application development and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• At least 5 years in microservices development and 2 years in web services.
• Experience with containers (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD, and agile methodologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical discipline.
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering, AI & ML, VR frameworks, data streaming tech, and cross-platform development.
• Leadership and architecture experience, knowledge of data serialization, and a passion for motorsports.

Additional benefits include vehicle evaluation programs, relocation benefits, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.

GM is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a respectful workplace environment.