Motorsports Senior Data Engineer

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Motorsports Senior Data Engineer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:General Motors

Location:Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Views:5

Posted:04.08.2025

Expiry Date:18.09.2025

Job Description

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 our aerodynamics development activities for motorsport and high-performance production vehicles. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and optimize solutions to technical challenges, contributing significantly to our competitiveness.

Joining GM's Motorsports Organization offers the opportunity to showcase your talents, apply your skills, drive innovation, and connect racing lessons to production vehicles. You will collaborate across functions to shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large volumes of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
Integrate data from various platforms and systems (on-premise and cloud databases, data lakes, APIs, third-party vendors).
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through automated validation and monitoring.
Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in data workflows.
Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineers, Aerodynamicists to translate requirements into data solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and stakeholder presentations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
5+ years in data engineering, processing, or related industry experience.
Proficiency in Python, C++, Java.
Experience with Kafka, Flink, Databricks.
Knowledge of distributed systems management (SLURM, LSF).
Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent collaboration skills with technical and non-technical teams.

This role may include relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in relevant fields.
Experience in motorsports industry.
Knowledge of data governance, security, HPC architecture.
Experience with instrumentation, Data Acquisition systems, and Live Streaming data pipelines.
Familiarity with aerodynamic testing.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We aim to lead change to make the world better, safer, and more equitable.

Why Join Us

We promote a culture of meaningful change, inclusion, and belonging. We support your well-being and career growth. Learn more about our Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to a non-discriminatory, inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Accommodations

If you need accommodations during the application process, contact us at 800-865-7580 or email us with your needs and application details.

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