Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Join a high-performance software team supporting Williams Racing engineering and operations. You will build and maintain bespoke software that directly impacts aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and race data analysis. This role sits at the intersection of software and racing, enabling fast, reliable systems on track and in the factory. You will shape our modern, cloud-native software estate and mentor junior developers. A meaningful opportunity to influence performance at the highest level of motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Understand user needs across Williams Racing and translate them into clear technical specs
• Develop, implement, and maintain innovative software solutions with the Software Development team
• Enhance existing systems for reliability, performance, and adaptability
• Collaborate with other technology groups to develop shared data platform services
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices
• Contribute to defining and documenting software designs, patterns, and architectures
• Streamline development processes to improve deliverables
• Provide application support during race weekend events when required

Key requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field involving software development
• Strong development experience in one or more of: C#, Go, Java, C++, Python, or TypeScript
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and Git
• Collaborative, curious problem-solver with strong communication skills
• Adaptability and quick learning of new technologies
• Desire to build impactful solutions for specialist engineering users

• Collaborative mindset
• Curious problem-solving
• Excellent communication
• C#, Go, Java, C++, Python, or TypeScript development experience
• Azure DevOps and Git
• Experience with containerisation and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) would be a bonus

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