Lead Software Engineer

Job description

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a world-class Lead Software Engineer to drive the systems that power our Formula 1 team. You will work to develop the tools that are used by our engineers at the racetrack and at the McLaren Technology Centre to analyse and improve car performance at the sharp end of the sport. You will analyse, design, implement, and support business-critical software systems aligned with the requirements of McLaren Racing. As a senior member of the department, you will provide technical leadership across a range of software projects, contribute to initiatives beyond your own team, drive process improvement & culture, and support the development of other team members. You will partner with our Racing colleagues and Platform Engineering team to ensure the highest standards of operational excellence for our platforms including monitoring, alerting, and problem resolution. 

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