Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm in the motorsports industry is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions. This exciting role involves working on scalable cloud systems and aerodynamics systems design, collaborating with engineering and race teams to drive competitive success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microservices and cloud platforms, along with a passion for motorsports. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and technical excellence, and enjoy a hybrid work environment with relocation benefits and a commitment to an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive culture

Equal opportunity employment policies

Qualifications

• Expert experience in CFD systems and microservices development.
• 5+ years in cloud platforms and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams and design modern applications.
• Resolve technical blockers and ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

CFD systems

microservices

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

web services

containers

CI/CD

agile practices

Education

Bachelor's in a relevant field

Job description

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Client:

General Motors

Location:

Not specified

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 — up to 3 days onsite at Charlotte or Austin Technical Centers.

The Team: GM’s Motorsports Software team develops innovative IT solutions for motorsports, collaborating across engineering and race teams to ensure competitive wins.

The Role: The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on project contributions, focusing on scalable cloud systems, solution architecture, and aerodynamics systems design.

Responsibilities include leading development teams, designing modern applications, resolving technical blockers, and ensuring smooth project delivery.

Qualifications: Bachelor's in a relevant field, expert experience in CFD systems, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), 5+ years in microservices development, and experience with web services, containers, CI/CD, and agile practices.

Desired Skills: Advanced degrees, aerodynamics exposure, AI/ML knowledge, VR development, data streaming, cross-platform optimization, UI/UX, team leadership, and a passion for motorsports.

Additional info: Vehicle participation, relocation benefits, inclusive culture, comprehensive benefits, and equal opportunity employment policies.