Python Developer - Silverstone, United Kingdom - Andretti Global

    Andretti Global
    Andretti Global Silverstone, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Location:     Silverstone, UK

    Reporting to: Head of Performance Analysis

    Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global

    Background:

    Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.

    Job description:

    We have an opportunity for a Python developer to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will lead and undertake a variety of programming tasks to support creating analysis and data pipeline tools within the Performance Analysis group. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

    Principal Accountabilities:

    • Work with the Head of Performance Analysis to plan and organise departmental coding activities.
    • Develop analysis tools (user interfaces, calculations and databases) for use in evaluating race car performance and handling.
    • Develop software testing methods.
    • Develop the departmental software development and testing strategy.
    • Support other Python users with mentoring and coding / methods suggestions.

    Requirements

    • Python coding skills
    • Source control experience
    • Good understanding of engineering, physics and maths.
    • Experience of SQL and time-series databases (eg Influx).
    • Experience of the following libraries would be useful but not essential:
    • PyQt
    • Plotly and Plotly Dash
    • Pandas
    • NumPy
    • Matplotlib
    • TensorFlow
    • PyTorch
    • OpenCV

    Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.