Software Engineer- Aero Performance

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team a group of passionate and enthusiastic people work to design and develop the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and rising star George Russell.  

The Team has set a new benchmark for Formula One success during the sport’s current Hybrid era, winning consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the Constructors’ Championship in 2021.

We have an exciting opening for a Software Engineer to join our Aerodynamics Department to develop the tools used in our Aerodynamic Performance Group and beyond, a key part of maximising vehicle performance.

The role

You will work collaboratively as part of a small team, applying your thoughtful and curious nature to a range of stimulating challenges, creating innovative engineering solutions to real problems.  As a valued member of our Aerodynamics Department, your ideas and skills will make a tangible contribution to the Team.

Reporting to the Principal Aerodynamicist - APG, your responsibilities will cover developing and supporting software that is used to analyse and manipulate data from different sources.

Key responsibilities include to:

  • Advance the software, methodologies and processes used to analyse data

  • Improve the efficiency of existing software, introduce new software tools, implement innovative methodologies and processes

  • Deliver high-quality work on-time

  • Log and prioritise work items such as epics, feature requests, and bug fixes

  • Communicate progress and proactively coordinate the completion of work items

  • Provide assistance to software contributions from the broader group

  • Support users, for example resolving issues – this may include assistance outside of core hours and over weekends

  • Supported and mentored by knowledgeable engineers, you will see your skills develop.  Immersed in a culture of empowerment and fresh thinking, you will take the next step in a successful career

This role is office-based, at our campus in Brackley, United Kingdom.

What we are looking for:

You have an open and curious mind, a creative approach to software engineering problems and are keen to develop yourself further in a demanding role.

Capable of working on your own and applying your reflective nature to understand a problem, your open and honest communication style means you also relish collaborating in a team setting.  With a broad overview of your subject, you enjoy discussing technical concepts and finding solutions to problems by applying your interpretive skills, attention to detail and dependable judgment. 

Passionate about fulfilling your potential, you are excited about constantly learning while fostering the understanding of others.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline with a significant software development content

  • Experience of writing, developing, or modifying engineering software

  • Experience of working with, and thorough knowledge of, .NET, for example:

    • Desktop applications written in Windows Presentation Foundation using ReactiveUI

    • ASP.NETCore web services

  • Good understanding of Git

  • Experience of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)

  • Practical understanding of computational statistics

  • Good communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to users

  • Experience of working on multiple projects in parallel, delivering high-quality work on time

Not essential, but useful:

  • Experience developing and supporting data-analysis software

  • Knowledge of Python, MATLAB or web-based technologies

  • Experience with containerisation technologies, specifically Docker

  • Experience with the Azure ecosystem, in particular Azure DevOps

A prior interest or involvement in motorsport is not required: we are more interested in your potential to deliver at the highest level, applying your skills and understanding to practical software challenges.

Please include a cover letter and up-to-date CV and with your application, preferably in one file in PDF format.

What do we offer:

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack.

We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals.

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

Unternehmen / Organisation: 
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team