Software Engineer
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer experienced in creating web-based tools to join the software development group in our Aerodynamics Department.
Working collaboratively as part of a small team of software engineers, you will help to streamline our software projects and processes, delivering and developing tools that are used by our engineers to steer processes and visualise the input and output from our computational analysis tools.
Key responsibilities:
Create and maintain web-based software applications used in aerodynamic development (eg data visualisation, analysis of Computational Fluid Dynamics and wind tunnel data, and the processes that wrap around our CFD tools)
Contribute to project specifications and objectives, ensuring these are well understood prior to code design
Design code that is robust, easily maintainable, extensible and reusable, using industry-standard methodology, for example devOps protocols such as CI/CD and agile
Liaise with IT to ensure the best implementation of new software in terms of hardware and other service requirements
Explore new software technologies and capabilities
Help develop the technical capability of other Engineers
As a valued member of our department, your ideas and skills will make a tangible contribution to the performance of our Team, both on and off the track.
Candidate profile:
You have experience of the software development life cycle, delivering flexible, scalable and maintainable web-based solutions that streamline complex processes, simplifying the experience for end-users.
Educated to degree-level; in computer science, engineering, mathematics or the sciences. Although not essential, familiarity with some of the following topics would be an advantage: 3D graphics and rendering (Unity/threejs/vtkjs); Optimising UI and backend workloads around 3D data.
You have proven competencies applying web technologies: this could include some of the tools that we already use (eg Python, Go & React), but candidates with experience of similar tools who are interested in developing their skills are also welcome.
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 other developers and end-users. Your attention to detail and dependable judgment means you deliver software on time and that fulfils requirements.
You are passionate about fulfilling your potential and are excited about constantly learning while fostering the understanding of others.
A prior interest in motorsport, aerodynamics or Computational Fluid Dynamics 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.
Supported and mentored by knowledgeable engineers, you will see your skills develop. Immersed in a culture of empowerment and fresh thinking, you will build the foundation for a successful career in your chosen specialism.
What We Offer:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and includes an on-site gym, exercise studio, subsidised restaurant, and on-site parking with EV chargers.
We also offer a competitive benefits package including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, and 25 days’ holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly culture and team-wide focus on well-being.
Why Join Us:
At the core of our performance is our people. Every member of our team plays a part in our success, both on and off the track. We foster a high-performance, innovative culture where collaboration, respect and excellence are expected and celebrated.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive team - because we believe the best teams are those that reflect the world around them.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
