McLaren Racing

Software Engineer

McLaren Racing  •  Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

Arrow McLaren is McLaren Racing’s IndyCar team, located in Indianapolis at its new McLaren Racing Center headquarters on the northwest side of the city. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our values define what matters most to us:

Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Software Engineer for Arrow McLaren, you will be contributing to a variety of bespoke software solutions specifically for our entry in the NTT IndyCar Series, in areas including simulation, data analysis, strategy, competitor analysis, race engineering and more.

You will be involved in all stages of the development cycle, from requirements analysis through to development and deployment. Some projects will be yours to own, with the guidance of your manager and mentoring from more experienced members of the team.

We support the software and tools we produce, so working outside of normal business hours including weekends in addition to trackside support and travel within North America will be part of the role. You will be the primary point of contact for the engineering team when requiring assistance with software, while at the track and at the shop.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Involved with all stages of the development and support of bespoke software solutions that we use to analyze our data, continually improve our performance, and deliver results on track.

  • Working with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies across multiple projects.

  • Supporting team members from various teams across the engineering department to make the most out of our software and tools, provide workarounds and fixes, and ensure a high quality of service during trackside events.

  • Collaborating closely with fellow software engineers and team members from a variety of disciplines across the race team.

  • Addressing technical challenges with appropriate solutions.

  • You will take on additional roles and responsibilities that suit your skills beyond writing and supporting software, depending on the needs of the team at the track.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • A passion for going racing and delivering performance through high quality and attention to detail.

  • Trackside 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.

  • Either practical experience equivalent to, or holding, a BS in Computer Science or relevant engineering degree.

  • 2+ years of practical experience applying software engineering in a commercial environment is preferred.

  • Strong theoretical understanding of fundamental concepts, such as object-oriented programming, design patterns/principles, relational and NoSQL databases, and test-driven development.

  • High proficiency in at least one common programming language applied in a commercial setting (e.g. C#, Python).

  • Capability to adapt to working with a variety of technologies based on the engineering requirement.

  • Some experience with web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WebSockets / SignalR etc.

  • Some familiarity with technologies such as Kubernetes, Linux, GitOps tools and CI/CD workflows will be beneficial.

Total Rewards:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement match

  • Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits

  • Annual bonus plan

  • Competitive time off plan

  • Company discounts, including kit apparel

Arrow McLaren is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

McLaren Racing

About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, 189 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.

 

McLaren Racing competes across six racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Alexander Rossi and Nolan Siegel, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, the Extreme E Championship with NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team drivers Cristina Gutiérrez and Mattias Ekström, and F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and Driver Development programme member Bianca Bustamante. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow, having won the 2022 Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships.

 

McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Woking, GB
Year Founded
1963
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