STRATEGY ENGINEER
Job Title: Strategy Engineer
Company: Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Location: Kempten, Germany (with travel to race/test events)
Contract Type: Full-time
Sector: Race Team, Engineering
Discipline: Data & Strategy Engineering
Experience Level: 1–3 years
Education Level: Degree
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Description
The Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship, uniting Lola Cars legendary motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology, and the racing expertise of ABT Sportsline.
We are looking for a Strategy Engineer to join our performance team and help drive our competitive edge through simulation, real-time analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role is critical in preparing, executing, and reviewing race strategies across the championship season.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare race strategies through simulations, analysis, and reporting.
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Deliver live support during races, including plan updates, competitor tracking, and decision-making.
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Conduct post-event data analysis and prepare review documentation.
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Develop and maintain internal analysis and decision-support tools.
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Own and improve in-event race strategy tools.
Candidate Profile
Must-Have:
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Proficiency in Python.
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Comfortable with version control (preferably Git).
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High competence in Microsoft Excel.
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Experience with car data analysis (MAT ATLAS preferred).
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Familiarity with FIA Sporting Regulations.
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Calm, analytical mindset with fast decision-making in high-pressure environments.
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Minimum 1 year of experience in high-level motorsport, ideally in a strategy role.
Nice to Have:
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Experience with data science libraries: Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib.
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Knowledge of Formula E energy management systems.
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Experience with One Timing.
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Basic IT networking understanding.
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MATLAB programming skills.
Education & Background
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Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Motorsport Engineering, or related technical discipline.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proactive, self-driven, and committed to performance improvement.
What We Offer
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A dynamic and ambitious racing environment.
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Involvement in one of motorsport’s most innovative series.
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Opportunity to contribute to strategic decisions at the heart of a Formula E race team.