Motorsports Senior Data Engineer

Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Engineer to join the Aero Innovation team within the Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. Your primary responsibility will be to develop complex data pipelines and data-processing systems that enhance the productivity and capabilities of our aerodynamics development activities for both motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and optimizing state-of-the-art solutions to tackle a variety of challenging technical obstacles. Your role is crucial and will significantly contribute to our competitiveness.

Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure needed to thrive in a competitive environment. You will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your conceptual knowledge and practical skills, drive innovation, and connect lessons learned in racing to production-intent vehicles. You will work cross-functionally with our partners and ultimately help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to process and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.

• Work with data engineers and other teams to integrate data from various platforms and systems (e.g., on-prem and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, third-party vendors).

• Ensure the integrity, consistency, and quality of processed data through automated validation and monitoring processes.

• Identify performance bottlenecks in data processing workflows and work on optimizing systems to ensure fast and reliable data processing.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineers, Aerodynamicists etc.) to translate business requirements into efficient data solutions.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code and ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering.

• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, specifications, and presentations to stakeholders.

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Additional Job Description

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering industry, specializing in data engineering, data processing, or related fields.

• Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Python, C++. Java.

• Extensive experience with data processing tools and platforms such as Kafka, Flink, Databricks.

• Skilled in managing distributed computing management systems, like SLURM, LSF.

• Knowledgeable in both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, MongoDB).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to optimize complex data processing workflows.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

• Experience within the motorsports industry

• ·Proficiency in applying data governance, privacy, and security best practices

• Experience with HPC architecture

• Hands on experience with instrumentation and Data Acquisition systems

• Skilled in developing Live Streaming data pipelines

• Familiarity with aerodynamic testing and best practices

About GM

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