Python Developer (Motorsport)

TL;DR

Python Developer (Motorsport): Building a next-generation motorsports analytics platform that combines telemetry and race data sources with an accent on data ingestion and visibility. Focus on designing high-impact features for an early-alpha product and optimizing data-driven decision-making for racing teams.

Location: Must be based in London or Leeds. No sponsorship provided.

Salary: £60k–£90k

Company

An entrepreneurial venture specializing in sports technology, currently developing a cutting-edge racing analytics platform.

What you will do

• Develop a next-generation motorsports analytics platform currently in the early alpha stage.
• Build systems to ingest and process various telemetry and car data sources.
• Collaborate with a team of three engineers and a data scientist to implement high-impact features.
• Improve visibility of key information to enable data-driven decisions for racing teams.
• Attend race days to observe software impact and communicate directly with professional drivers and engineers.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Python programming.
• Strong experience working with APIs.
• 1st class degree in Computer Science or STEM from a top university, or a 2:1 from Oxbridge.
• Must have valid UK work authorization; sponsorship is not available.
• Active interest in the motorsport industry.
• Willingness to work on a product in the early stages of development.

Nice to have

• Experience in Networking and computer hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to have a high impact on a new product from its early alpha stage.
• Direct exposure to the racing industry through race day attendance.
• Collaborative environment working alongside a specialized technical team.