Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge Motorsports software solutions. This role emphasizes technical leadership, guiding a team to implement advanced aero-thermal applications and scalable cloud systems. You'll collaborate with aerodynamics experts to design solutions that enhance performance on race day. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Motorsports teams, making this an exciting opportunity to shape the future of racing technology. If you’re passionate about software engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead developers to maintain GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications.
• Design solution architectures and resolve technical blockers.

Skills

CFD Systems

Microservices

Data Streaming Platforms

Full-Stack Application Design

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)

DevOps

CI/CD Practices

Agile/Scrum Environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description

Workplace Classification: Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. 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 analyzes, defines, and delivers next-generation groundbreaking Motorsports IT software solutions. Using innovative cloud-based infrastructure and software development standards, these solutions enable advanced interactions between GM Global Engineering, GM Motorsports, and our Race teams, accelerating drivers to the finish line first! Our team includes analysts, architects, developers, data engineers, testers, and project managers working with GM Motorsports Engineering and Race teams to secure podium wins for GM’s NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA sportscar teams.

The Role: The Staff Software Engineer provides both technical leadership and software delivery. This experienced role requires an expert-level technical foundation, significant hands-on project contributions, leadership in developing solution architectures, and broad exposure to scalable cloud systems development. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll shape and implement your vision in building Motorsports software, focusing on aerodynamics systems design to give our teams a competitive edge on race day and inform production vehicle development.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team of developers to implement and maintain GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, including CFD model construction, visualization, and analysis. Develop pluggable systems orchestrated by the platform.
2. Design solution architectures and lead the team in consensus-building on implementation approaches.
3. Focus on modern application design, code quality, modular frameworks, and loosely connected system integration.
4. Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to identify value gaps and develop intuitive solutions.
5. Resolve technical blockers and ensure smooth delivery milestones through leadership.
6. Deliver scrum stories and contribute to playbooks, architectures, interfaces, build frameworks, testing, and deployment.
7. Support collaborative work with team members, demonstrating reliability and self-management in solution delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline.
• Expertise in CFD systems, microservices, or data streaming platforms.
• Experience with full-stack application design and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• At least 5 years in microservices development and 2 years in web services design and development.
• Knowledge of containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), devops, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in agile/scrum environments.

People Skills:

• Ability to think critically, distinguish user preferences from requirements, and create solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical decision-making skills and experience with distributed, event-driven applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, with a highly collaborative work style.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical field.
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering and AI/ML.
• Experience with VR frameworks, data streaming tech, cross-platform development, UI/UX design, leadership, and system architecture.