Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions for Motorsports. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions, focusing on aerodynamics systems design. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you'll tackle complex challenges and deliver scalable cloud solutions. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of renowned racing teams. If you're passionate about technology and Motorsports, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in microservices development; 2+ years in web services design.
• Expertise in CFD systems and data streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications.
• Design modern, modular applications that integrate loosely connected systems.

Skills

CFD systems

Microservices

Data streaming platforms

Full stack application development

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containers (Kubernetes, Docker)

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

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. Using cloud infrastructure and software standards, we enable interactions between GM Global Engineering, GM Motorsports, and Race teams to achieve racing success, supporting GM's NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA teams.

The Role: The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and software delivery. This experienced role requires an expert technical foundation, hands-on project contributions, solution architecture development, and experience with scalable cloud systems. You will shape and build motorsports software, focusing on aerodynamics systems design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in implementing GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, including CFD modeling, visualization, and analysis.
• Develop solution architectures and gain team consensus.
• Design modern, modular applications that integrate loosely connected systems.
• Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to identify and fill value gaps with innovative solutions.
• Resolve technical blockers and ensure smooth delivery milestones.
• Deliver Scrum stories and contribute to build frameworks, testing, deployment, and interfaces.
• Work collaboratively and be self-managed in delivering solutions.

Required Qualifications:

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

People Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical decision-making and knowledge of distributed, event-driven applications.
• Excellent collaboration, listening, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, AI/ML, VR frameworks, data streaming, and cross-platform development.
• Leadership and architecture experience, with knowledge of data serialization and system models.
• Passion for Motorsports and high-pace environments.