Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm in the motorsports industry is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge IT solutions. This exciting role involves designing scalable cloud systems and providing technical leadership while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance race-day performance. The position emphasizes modern application design and integration, making it ideal for those passionate about technology and motorsports. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, offering relocation benefits and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to drive innovation in a competitive field, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Company vehicle eligibility

Relocation benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of microservices development experience.
• Expertise in CFD systems and cloud platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of aero-thermal applications and CFD modeling.
• Design solution architectures and manage Scrum story delivery.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics team for value-added solutions.

Skills

CFD systems

Microservices

Data streaming platforms

Full stack application design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containers (Kubernetes, Docker)

DevOps

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 full-time onsite presence. 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 develops innovative IT software solutions for motorsports, leveraging cloud infrastructure and software standards. Our team collaborates with GM Motorsports Engineering and Race teams to ensure competitive success in NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA sportscar racing.

The Role

The Staff Software Engineer provides both technical leadership and software development. This experienced role involves designing scalable cloud systems, leading architecture development, and contributing hands-on to projects. The position focuses on aerodynamics systems design, supporting GM Motorsports' race-day performance and vehicle development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, including CFD modeling, visualization, and analysis.
• Design and lead solution architectures, gaining team consensus.
• Focus on modern application design, modular frameworks, and loosely connected systems integration.
• Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to identify and implement value-added solutions.
• Resolve technical blockers and ensure smooth delivery milestones.
• Manage Scrum story delivery, including playbooks, interfaces, build frameworks, testing, and deployment.
• Support team collaboration and maintain self-managed reliability in project delivery.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field.
• 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 of microservices development experience.
• At least 2 years of web services design and development.
• Knowledge of containers (Kubernetes, Docker), DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a technical discipline.
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering, AI & Machine Learning, VR frameworks, data streaming tech, cross-platform development, UI/UX design, team leadership, and system architecture.

Additional Information

Company vehicle eligibility, relocation benefits, and other perks are available. GM promotes diversity and inclusion, committed to equal opportunity employment and accommodating applicants' needs.