Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport industry is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Aero Platform in Sheffield. This role involves leading teams to develop cutting-edge aero-thermal applications for racing performance, requiring robust technical skills and strong leadership in cloud architecture. Candidates should have a solid background in computer science or engineering, with a particular emphasis on microservices and cloud solutions.

Benefits

Vehicle participation

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years in microservices development.
• 2+ years in web services design and development.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and knowledge of containerization.

Responsibilities

• Leading development teams on aero-thermal applications.
• Designing and implementing solution architectures.
• Collaborating with the aerodynamics team.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Platforms

Application Development

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

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Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: General Motors

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

This role involves leading a team in developing and maintaining GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, including CFD models, visualization, and analysis. You will be responsible for solution architecture, modern application design, and collaborating across teams to optimize aerodynamics systems for racing performance. The position requires a strong technical foundation, hands-on project contributions, and leadership in scalable cloud systems development.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading development teams on aero-thermal applications
• Designing and implementing solution architectures
• Focusing on modern, modular application design
• Collaborating with the aerodynamics team to identify and fill value gaps
• Resolving technical blockers and ensuring smooth delivery
• Delivering Scrum stories and managing implementation architectures

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
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• 5+ years in microservices development
• 2+ years in web services design and development
• Knowledge of containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Understanding of devops, CI/CD, and agile methodologies

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical discipline
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering
• Knowledge of AI & Machine Learning
• Experience with VR frameworks, data streaming, and cross-platform development
• Leadership and system architecture experience

Additional benefits include vehicle participation, relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package. GM promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. For accommodations, contact GM's support line.