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Motorsports Senior Data Engineer, Cardiff

Client:General Motors

Location:Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

This role is categorized as onsite, requiring the candidate to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

The Role

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join the Aero Innovation team within the Motorsports Aerodynamic Department. Responsible for developing complex data pipelines to support aerodynamics development for motorsport and high-performance vehicles. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and optimize solutions addressing technical challenges, contributing to our competitiveness.

Joining GM Motorsports provides experience and exposure in a competitive environment, opportunities to showcase talents, apply skills, drive innovation, and connect racing lessons to production vehicles. Work cross-functionally to help shape the future of motorsports.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect, design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for large volumes of data.
  • Integrate data from various platforms and systems (on-prem and cloud).
  • Ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency through automated validation and monitoring.
  • Optimize data processing workflows for performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and specifications to stakeholders.

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Additional Job Details

Required Qualifications

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

Relocation benefits may be available.

Preferred Qualifications

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

About GM

Our vision: Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion. We are committed to leading change for a better, safer, more equitable world.

Why Join Us

We promote a culture of meaningful change, belonging, and innovation, encouraging all employees to thrive and develop.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

GM is committed to a workplace free of discrimination, fostering inclusion and belonging. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected statuses. Candidates may need to complete assessments or screenings. Learn more about How we Hire.

Accommodations

GM offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at 800-865-7580 or email with specific requests, including the job title and requisition number.


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