Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge Motorsports software solutions. This role involves shaping aerodynamics systems design and providing technical leadership within a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with a talented team of developers and engineers, utilizing cloud-based technologies to enhance performance on race day. If you have a passion for Motorsports and a strong background in software development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry, driving solutions that help teams achieve podium finishes.

Benefits

Company vehicle program eligibility

Relocation benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in microservices development with a strong focus on cloud systems.
• Expertise in CFD systems and full stack application design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement aero-thermal applications and design solution architectures.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics team to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

CFD systems

Microservices

Data streaming platforms

Full stack application design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerization tools (Kubernetes, Docker)

DevOps, CI/CD

Agile/Scrum environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kafka

Pulsar

Job description

Job Description

Workplace Classification: Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. It requires onsite presence 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 interactions between GM Global Engineering, GM Motorsports, and our Race teams, helping accelerate 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 ensure podium wins for GM’s NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA sportscar teams.

The Role:

The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and software delivery. This experienced role requires an expert technical foundation, significant hands-on project contributions, leadership in solution architecture, and broad exposure to scalable cloud systems development. You will shape and build Motorsports software, focusing on aerodynamics systems design to give our teams a competitive edge on race day and apply those learnings to 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. Create pluggable systems orchestrated by the platform.
2. Design solution architectures and lead the team in consensus-building.
3. Focus on modern application design, code quality, modular frameworks, and loosely connected systems integration.
4. Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to identify and fill value gaps with intuitive solutions.
5. Resolve technical blockers and facilitate smooth delivery milestones through leadership.
6. Deliver Scrum stories for individual contributions.
7. Develop playbooks, architectures, interfaces, build frameworks, code, testing, and deployment for your stories.
8. Collaborate and support team members.
9. Be reliable and self-managed in delivering your part of the solution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline
• Expertise in CFD systems, microservices, or data streaming platforms
• Deep experience in full stack application design and development
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• 5+ years in microservices development
• 2+ years in web services design and development
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Kubernetes and Docker
• Understanding of software best practices, DevOps, CI/CD
• Experience in agile/scrum environments

People Skills:

• Ability to think critically and create solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical decision-making and knowledge of distributed applications
• Excellent collaboration, listening, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical field
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering
• Knowledge of AI & Machine Learning
• Experience with VR frameworks (Unity, Unreal)
• Experience with data streaming technologies (Kafka, Pulsar, etc.)
• Knowledge of cross-platform development and UI/UX design
• Leadership and architecture experience
• Knowledge of data serialization techniques
• Passion for Motorsports and high-paced environments

Additional Information:

• Company vehicle program eligibility after review
• Relocation benefits may be available