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Motorsports Sportscar Data Analyst, chesterfield
Client:
General Motors
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
Job Description:
Role Overview: We are seeking a Motorsports Sportscar Data Analyst to apply data science and modeling techniques to develop and refine race strategy tools, facilitating insightful pre-race planning and real-time decision making during live race events.
Responsibilities:
1. Refine and develop AI/ML models for motorsports applications, including Python code optimization.
2. Create simulation platforms for Monte Carlo analyses.
3. Develop tire degradation models and optimize parameters for accurate predictions.
4. Design and prototype new visualizations to communicate insights effectively, collaborating with IT and software teams for deployment.
5. Utilize race strategy tools and models to verify accuracy, analyze performance, and identify areas for improvement, working with IMSA and WEC teams.
6. Analyze vehicle pace considering track migration, traffic, energy strategies, and tire/fuel effects.
7. Predict pace variations to assist session planning and strategy formulation.
8. Collaborate across GM teams to support race strategy development and provide analytical guidance.
9. Co-develop race strategy software with data science and IT teams.
10. Apply analysis techniques to other racing series for process validation and model refinement.
11. Transfer learning approaches across different racing series.
Qualifications:
Required:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
* 5+ years experience in top-level motorsports series (e.g., NASCAR, IMSA, F1, IndyCar, WEC) with at least 2 years developing or using strategy tools.
* Expertise in motorsports race strategy and analysis during live events.
* Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
* Knowledge of AI/ML modeling techniques.
* Strong organizational, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in team relationships and navigating organizational politics.
* Ability to travel within the US up to 10%.
Preferred:
* Master’s degree in a relevant field.
* Experience in tire modeling and validation.
* Knowledge of simulation workflows in professional motorsports.
* Experience with machine learning libraries and big data tools (Hadoop, Spark, SQL, NoSQL).
Company Overview & Benefits:
General Motors aims for a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, fostering an inclusive environment that supports diversity, flexibility, and employee well-being. Benefits include paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401K matching, recognition programs, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.
Equal Opportunity:
GM is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, providing accommodations for applicants as needed.
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