Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in developing cloud-based systems for motorsports. This hybrid role involves collaboration among teams to create innovative IT solutions, aiding GM in their pursuit of podium finishes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in microservices and cloud platforms, with a passion for motorsports.

Benefits

Company vehicle program

Relocation benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Expert experience in CFD systems, microservices, and full stack development.
• 5+ years of microservices experience; 2+ years in web services and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with data streaming and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications.
• Design solution architectures and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate across teams and deliver projects efficiently.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative

Strong communication

Technical decision-making

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

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Client:

General Motors

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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

The Team: GM’s Motorsports Software team develops innovative IT solutions for motorsports, enabling advanced interactions between GM Global Engineering, Motorsports, and Race teams to secure podium finishes in NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA sports car racing.

The Role: The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on software development, focusing on scalable cloud-based systems, solution architecture, and motorsports software development, especially aerodynamics systems design.

Responsibilities include leading a team in developing GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, designing solution architectures, ensuring code quality, collaborating across teams, and delivering projects efficiently.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related, expert experience in CFD systems, microservices, data streaming, full stack development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), 5+ years microservices experience, 2+ years web services, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD, and agile methodologies.

People Skills: Critical thinking, collaborative, strong communication, and technical decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, aerodynamics knowledge, AI/ML expertise, VR development, data streaming, cross-platform development, UI/UX, leadership, and system architecture experience, and a passion for motorsports.

Additional Info: Company vehicle program, relocation benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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