Senior Software Engineer (Elite Motorsport) in London

Senior Software Engineer (Elite Motorsport) in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
United States Digital Space LLC

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of innovative RaceWatch software for motorsport series.
  • Company: Dynamic motorsport tech company based in London.
  • Benefits: Outstanding paid maternity and paternity leave, plus a supportive work culture.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
  • Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in the motorsport industry.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in software development, strong C/C++ skills, and a passion for motorsport.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

  • Senior Software Engineer (Motorsport)
  • We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic

Senior Software Engineer (Motorsport) to grow our Motorsport development team as we expand our Race Watch products into new series and tackle new challenges.

Based in London, you will be a key player in developing new capabilities in Race Watch, particularly for Endurance racing strategy, but also contributing to the entire Race Watch suite across different racing series.

We believe that our customers deserve the best platform, and we are on a mission to maximise and enhance their performance through delivering the highest quality experience.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help us drive our products and processes forward, as well as acting as a mentor and providing technical leadership to other team members.

You will be able to excel in a fast‑paced environment with short project timelines from conception to deployment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead the development of our Race Watch software for one or more motorsport series.
  • Work with product managers and customers to design features and prioritise tasks.
  • Identify ways to add innovative new features to the software.
  • Lead others to anticipate and meet customer needs.
  • Be one of the technical leaders within the team.
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
  • Ensure code quality, organization, and best practices throughout the development process.
  • Lead with a growth mindset, encouraging others to share ideas and opinions.
  • Maintain and enhance software reliability.
  • WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • A passion for Motorsport.
  • 5+ years working in a fast‑paced, technical environment, delivering software to customers.
  • A proven track record of building applications in C/C++.
  • Experience developing products, scaling them, and supporting them throughout the entire lifecycle.
  • An aptitude for working with complex data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical staff, both internally and when speaking to customers.
  • A willingness to go above and beyond for the customer.
  • Ability to help cover live motorsport events at weekends on a rotational basis with the rest of the team.
  • An ability to multi‑task and thrive in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities.
  • NICE TO HAVE
  • Degree in computer science or other scientific or technical subject.
  • Prior experience working in motorsport is a strong advantage.
  • An understanding of the challenges faced by motorsport officials and teams in managing and participating in events.
  • Experience using Catapult's Race Watch software.
  • Experience with ticketing and project management platforms, such as JIRA or Monday.
  • Experience developing Windows applications in Visual Studio.
  • Experience developing applications that process video.

BENEFITS

  • We care about you. We offer outstanding paid maternity and paternity leave.
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United States Digital Space LLC

Contact Details:

United States Digital Space LLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Software Engineer (Elite Motorsport) in London

C/C++
Software Development
Application Lifecycle Management
Complex Data Handling
Interpersonal Skills
Effective Communication
Customer Service Orientation