Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions for motorsports. This role emphasizes technical leadership and hands-on contributions to aerodynamics systems design, ensuring a competitive edge for racing teams. The successful candidate will collaborate with a talented team, focusing on scalable cloud systems and innovative application architectures. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and fosters growth, where your expertise will drive podium wins and enhance the future of motorsports technology.

Benefits

Company vehicle program

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health and retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in microservices development and 2+ years in web services design.
• Expertise in CFD systems and cloud platforms with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications.
• Design modern applications and resolve technical blockers.

Skills

CFD systems

Microservices

Data streaming platforms

Full-stack application development

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD practices

Job description

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Staff Software Engineer - Aero Platform (Motorsports), Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

General Motors

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

The GM Motorsports Software team analyzes, defines, and delivers next-generation groundbreaking IT software solutions for motorsports, enabling innovative interactions between GM Engineering, Motorsports, and Race teams. The team includes analysts, architects, developers, data engineers, testers, and project managers working to ensure podium wins for GM’s NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA teams.

The Role:

The Staff Software Engineer provides technical leadership and software delivery, requiring expert-level technical skills, hands-on project contributions, architecture development, and experience with scalable cloud systems. This role involves building motorsports software to provide a competitive edge, focusing on aerodynamics systems design.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team to implement and maintain GM Motorsports aero-thermal applications, including CFD modeling, visualization, and analysis.
2. Develop solution architectures and lead team consensus on technical approaches.
3. Design modern applications with modular, loosely connected systems.
4. Identify value gaps within the aerodynamics team and develop solutions.
5. Resolve technical blockers and ensure smooth project delivery.
6. Manage scrum story delivery, including implementation architectures, interfaces, build frameworks, testing, and deployment.
7. Collaborate with team members and support project goals.
8. Be self-managed and reliable in delivering your part of the solution.

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/development.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD practices.
• Agile/Scrum experience.

Desired Skills:

• Masters degree in a technical discipline.
• Exposure to aerodynamics engineering.
• Knowledge of AI & ML, VR frameworks, data streaming tech, cross-platform development, UI/UX design, and system architecture.
• Leadership experience and knowledge of data serialization techniques.
• Passion for motorsports and high-pace environments.

Additional Information:

Includes benefits like company vehicle program, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health and retirement plans. GM promotes diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.