Senior Data Engineer - GM Motorsports

Job Description We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Motorsports Data Engineering team, building next‑generation data platforms that power high‑performance racing programs across Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and beyond. This role is responsible for designing, building, and operating scalable, real‑time and batch data pipelines that ingest high‑frequency telemetry, simulation, wind tunnel, and trackside data into our enterprise data platform. You will work at the intersection of cloud architecture, streaming systems, and performance analytics—enabling engineers, strategists, and race teams to make faster, data‑driven decisions. As a senior member of the team, you will own critical components of our Kafka/Flink streaming architecture, Databricks lakehouse implementations, and infrastructure‑as‑code deployments. You will collaborate cross‑functionally with race engineering, software development, operations, and external technical partners to ensure resilient, secure, and high‑performance data delivery across environments. What You’ll Do Develop data pipelines using Python, Java, and SQL among other tools and technologies. Update existing software and/or develop new software solutions to address specific needs or solve particular business problems. Contribute to development in accordance with appropriate methodologies and application of a repeatable, systematic, and quantifiable approach. Identify and remediate software issues related to code quality, security, patterns, frameworks, software usability, or end‑user related issues. Develop your skills by working closely with peers to ensure code alignment with design patterns and frameworks. Integrate with other applications and systems. Automate unit and end‑to‑end testing of software systems within their domain, focused on software quality and maintainability. Provide guidance and mentoring of fellow software developers. Performance tuning, usability assessment, performance improvement, documentation, and ensuring high technical standards are met. Proficiency in build/release automation solutions. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience. Proficient in Python and/or Java. Experience with event streaming/message broker technologies like Kafka, Event Hubs, or Confluent. Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud infrastructure. Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting containerized applications using technologies like Docker/Kubernetes. Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies like Postgres, MongoDB, and Redis. Experience writing maintainable, testable, and reusable code. Experience with Agile development methodologies. Strong background in software development lifecycle. Experience with networking and client‑server communication (REST, web sockets, gRPC, server‑sent events). Delivering highly scalable, web‑based systems that can support high transaction volumes. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline. Self‑starter and quick learner who understands and can adapt to existing software applications. Previous IT experience within motorsports. Experience working with streaming telemetry or timing‑based metrics. Important Employment Information GM does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role. Candidates requiring sponsorship are not eligible to apply. This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring in‑person presence at a specific location at least three times per week. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Accommodations General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motorsport Network