Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in motorsports is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative IT solutions. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and scalable systems, directly impacting NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CFD and microservices, coupled with excellent leadership skills. Enjoy additional benefits like a company vehicle program and comprehensive health plans while contributing to a diverse and inclusive team environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits

Company vehicle program

Relocation support

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CFD and cloud platforms.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leading development teams for GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications.
• Designing solution architectures and managing delivery milestones.

Skills

CFD

Microservices

Cloud Platforms

Web Services

Containerization

CI/CD

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Client:

General Motors

Location:

Colchester, 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 onsite presence, but requires onsite work up to 3 times per week at Charlotte or Austin Technical Centers.

The Team:

GM’s Motorsports Software team develops innovative IT solutions for motorsports, using cloud infrastructure and software standards to enable interactions between GM Engineering, Motorsports, and Race teams, supporting NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA teams.

The Role:

The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and software delivery, with expertise in scalable cloud systems, solution architecture, and hands-on development, particularly in aerodynamics systems design.

Responsibilities include leading development teams for GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, designing solution architectures, ensuring code quality, collaborating across teams, and managing delivery milestones.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in CFD, microservices, cloud platforms, and web services, along with skills in containerization, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, aerodynamics exposure, AI/ML knowledge, VR development experience, data streaming technologies, and leadership skills.

Additional benefits include a company vehicle program, relocation support, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.

GM promotes diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities and accommodations for applicants.