About the Role
The dual-series software team is a small, diverse and inclusive group which delivers the highest quality bespoke software tools and support to McLaren's Hypercar and IndyCar teams. We take pride in delivering user-focused, well built, efficient tools with close attention to detail, to allow both series' engineering teams to deliver high performance at the track. We are one of the few groups that directly participate in two events that form part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport: the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race and the 24 Heures du Mans. We are a close-knit, small dedicated team that supports each other, owns our mistakes and is continuously looking to improve. We aim high and seek to exceed expectations at every opportunity. We get stuck into any challenge that faces the racing team, owning the outcome end-to-end, with everyone in the group having a vital role in contributing to the success of the team on track. We do this by developing, maintaining and supporting software but also by contributing to the smooth running of the team in any areas we can.
Role Dimensions
Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, you will contribute to the development and support of bespoke software tools for McLaren's Hypercar and IndyCar teams. Out of hours work, weekend working and working across different time zones for event support at venues around the world will frequently be part of the role. Occasionally, trackside support and international travel will be required. You may be required to take on additional roles and responsibilities that suit your skills beyond developing and supporting software, depending on the needs of the team to go racing. The team is based at McLaren Technology Centre, Woking. We operate a flexible hybrid model, regularly working from the office for collaboration with the team.
Principal Accountabilities
•Contribute to the development of bespoke software solutions that we use to analyse our data, continually improve our performance, and deliver results on track.
•Work with a wide range of programming languages, technologies and data formats across multiple projects.
•Be involved in all stages of the software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, specification, architecture and design, development, deployment, maintenance and support.
•Be guided by your manager and mentored by other members of the team.
•Support the software and tools we produce and collaborate with engineers at many levels and in many departments of the IndyCar and Hypercar engineering organisations daily.
•Contribute to the day-to-day smooth operation of the team by responding to support queries and alerts, checking monitoring and systems, and helping to run stand-up, retrospective and planning meetings.
•Participate in ongoing professional development to improve relevant skills and identify new tools and technologies which may benefit the team.
Requirements
These points outline a general set of skills and experience that will be applicable to this role. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement.
•2+ years of commercial experience applying software engineering in a practical environment.
•Motorsport experience, or equivalent experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, for example prior military service, in the games or aerospace industries, with real-time systems or similar.
•Strong theoretical understanding of fundamental concepts, such as object-oriented programming, design patterns/principles, data structures and algorithms, relational and NoSQL databases, test-driven development, leveraging AI to improve software quality.
•Either practical experience equivalent to, or holding, a BSc in Computer Science or relevant engineering degree.
•High proficiency in at least one common programming language applied in a commercial setting (e.g. C#, Python).
•Some experience with web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
•Some familiarity with technologies such as Kubernetes and DevOps / GitOps concepts will be a benefit.
Personal Attributes
•Passion for going racing and delivering performance through high-quality output and attention to detail.
•Capability to adapt to working with a variety of technologies based on the engineering requirement.
•A small-team mentality to get the job done to a high standard and on time and getting stuck in where required for the race teams to succeed.
•A team player who wants to make a difference and directly contribute to our on-track performance.
•Aptitude to interface with engineers and technicians from a variety of disciplines.
