Aerodynamics Software Engineer

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Head of Aero Software

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Aerodynamics Software Engineer to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will be working within a group of software engineers to develop new and existing applications and tools to support the complete aerodynamic development process, including wind tunnel testing, CFD, correlation, and design. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Develop and create the latest generation of aerodynamic analysis tools.
2. Work closely with aerodynamic engineers to improve the ease of understanding complex data.
3. Apply experience and knowledge to help set future directions and trends in data analysis and data visualization.
4. Define the user interface in terms of presentation and interaction with the data from a wide range of engineering data sources.
5. Produce high performance and well-designed data access tools and APIs to be used by other existing systems.
6. Complete design, code, test, release, and maintenance of data analysis applications.

Requirements

1. A degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science or Mathematics) or similar.
2. Has a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
3. Good knowledge of software architecture and patterns.
4. Excellent programming skills, ideally with Python, MATLAB, C++, C#, and be able to write clean and testable code with an emphasis on maintainability.
5. Knowledge with other technologies such as SQL servers.
6. Experience with data organization and repository creation using appropriate database and file architecture.
7. Experience in the development and deployment of AI and Machine Learning based systems.
8. Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
9. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
10. Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
11. Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
12. Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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