Staff Software Engineer- Motorsports

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsports is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive technical design and implementation of high-performance systems. This hybrid position demands strong leadership skills and expertise in Java, Python, and cloud technologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development and a passion for innovation in the motorsports industry.

Benefits

Company vehicle program

Relocation benefits

Support for well-being from day one

Qualifications

• Over 3 years as a staff engineer or technical leader.
• More than 10 years in software development with a focus on architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and implementation of scalable systems.
• Mentor engineers on design patterns and architectural best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to align software solutions with business needs.

Skills

Java

Python

Kotlin

React.js

Angular

SQL

NoSQL

Networking protocols

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Motorsports, South West London

Client: General Motors

Location: South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Job Views: 2

Posted: 02.07.2025

Expiry Date: 16.08.2025

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 our Charlotte or Austin Technical Centers.

The Team: GM’s Motorsports Software team develops innovative IT software solutions for motorsports, enabling interactions between GM Global Engineering, GM Motorsports, and race teams supporting NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA sportscar racing.

The Role: We seek a Staff Engineer to lead technical design and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems. Responsibilities include providing strategic guidance, mentoring engineers, and fostering innovation to meet business and technical goals.

Responsibilities

1. Design and refine system architecture focusing on scalability and business alignment.
2. Engage in coding, prototyping, and code reviews, enforcing best practices.
3. Mentor engineers on design patterns and architecture.
4. Design data flows to improve performance and usability.
5. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies.
6. Collaborate with teams to align solutions with business needs.
7. Maintain platform stability and scalability through standards and roadmaps.
8. Promote CI/CD, automation, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in Java, Python, Kotlin, and front-end frameworks like React.js or Angular.
• Experience with Kafka, Event Hubs, Confluent, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB, Redis).
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern practices.
• Experience with networking protocols (REST, WebSockets, gRPC).
• Proven ability to develop scalable web systems supporting high transaction volumes.

People Skills

• Leadership in managing projects and making architectural decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 3 years as a staff engineer or technical leader.
• More than 10 years in software development with a focus on architecture.
• Experience designing global, scalable platforms and leading large-scale eCommerce projects.
• Knowledge of streaming telemetry and timing metrics.
• Experience in motorsports industry is a plus.

Additional Benefits: Company vehicle program, relocation benefits, and more.

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