Overview
As Lead Software Engineer in the Performance Technology group, you shape high-performance software that underpins Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, and Vehicle Performance. You lead a small team, set technical direction, and own delivery across a diverse software estate. You work hands-on while elevating engineering standards and bridging performance needs with software solutions. This role offers the chance to influence racing performance through advanced data systems, simulations, and cloud-native modernization. You join a mission-driven team focused on driving the grid forward.
Pay / Benefits
- generous holidays
- staff events
- subsidised onsite restaurant
- car schemes
- gym access 24/7
- free fitness classes
Responsibilities
- Define technical direction, architecture, and quality standards for the team
- Mentor engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, and feedback
- Manage dependencies and risks across concurrent projects, balancing delivery and technical debt
- Translate performance problems into deliverable software for engineering and performance functions
- Contribute to technology strategy within Performance Technology and the broader software group
Key requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a senior/lead role
- Full-stack capability including low-level C++/Rust and Python for data analysis
- Strong architecture experience across distributed systems and real-time streaming (Kafka, WebSockets)
- Familiarity with or curiosity about functional programming (e.g., F#)
- Demonstrated track record delivering scalable, maintainable systems with ownership
- Pragmatic, outcome-driven mindset with stakeholder engagement
- Experience with modern DevOps: CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure-as-code
- leadership and nurturing of a technical team
- stakeholder collaboration
- communication and coaching
- C++
- Rust
- Python
Lead Software Engineer in Grove employer: Williams Racing
At Williams F1 Racing Team, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the high-octane world of motorsport, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Grove-based factory is not just a workplace; it's a hub for passionate individuals who thrive on pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we provide our team members with unique opportunities to develop their skills while contributing to our mission of returning to the front of the grid.
