Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge motorsports software solutions. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to design scalable cloud systems, focusing on aerodynamics applications. You will utilize your expertise in microservices and cloud platforms to drive technical leadership and ensure high-quality software delivery. Join a dynamic team that values critical thinking and effective communication, and enjoy a hybrid work environment with additional benefits, including vehicle evaluation programs and comprehensive health plans. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the motorsports industry.

Benefits

Vehicle evaluation programs

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in microservices development and 2+ years in web services design.
• Expertise in CFD systems and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement aero-thermal applications including CFD modeling.
• Design solution architectures and manage project delivery.

Skills

CFD systems

Microservices

Data streaming platforms

Full stack application development

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Job Description

Workplace Classification: Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time. It requires being 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 innovative Motorsports IT software solutions, utilizing cloud infrastructure and software standards. Our team collaborates closely with GM Motorsports Engineering and Race teams to ensure success in NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA sportscar racing.

The Role: Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and software delivery, with expertise in scalable cloud systems. You'll lead in building motorsports software, focusing on aerodynamics systems design, and contribute to both development and architecture.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading a team to implement GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, including CFD modeling, visualization, and analysis.
2. Designing solution architectures and leading team consensus.
3. Focusing on modern application design, code quality, and modular frameworks.
4. Collaborating with the aerodynamics team to identify and fill value gaps.
5. Resolving technical blockers and ensuring smooth project delivery.
6. Delivering scrum stories and managing implementation architectures, interfaces, build frameworks, testing, and deployment.
7. Supporting team collaboration and maintaining self-managed delivery.

Qualifications:

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

People Skills:

• Critical thinking, user-focused solutions, and effective communication.
• Collaborative work style with strong listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical discipline.
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering and AI/ML.
• Experience with VR frameworks, data streaming tech, cross-platform development, and UI/UX design.
• Leadership and architecture experience, knowledge of data serialization.

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