Staff Software Engineer- Motorsports

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Motorsports Software team in Swindon. The ideal candidate will lead the design of high-performance systems, coding, and mentoring engineers while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions. This role requires expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Kotlin and offers hybrid work arrangements along with potential relocation benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Potential relocation benefits

Eligibility for company vehicle program

Qualifications

• Expertise in Java, Python, or Kotlin required.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Extensive software development and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable systems.
• Define system architecture and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver software solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Java

Python

Kotlin

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Databases

Modern architecture practices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Staff Software Engineer - Motorsports, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: General Motors

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

This role involves leading the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems within GM's Motorsports Software team. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, coding, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative software solutions for motorsports racing teams. Requirements include a degree in Computer Science or related field, expertise in Java, Python, or Kotlin, experience with cloud platforms, containerization, databases, and modern architecture practices. Preferred candidates will have extensive experience in software development, leadership, and possibly motorsports industry knowledge. The role offers hybrid work arrangements, potential relocation benefits, and eligibility for a company vehicle program.

GM's vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We promote an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace and support employee well-being through comprehensive benefits. Interested candidates should review the role requirements and apply accordingly.