McLaren Racing
Software Engineer - 12 month FTC
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At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role
As a Software Engineer within our Software & Data Science team, you will play a key role in designing, developing and delivering innovative software solutions that directly influence the performance of our Formula 1 car.
Working across a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will contribute to tools and platforms spanning simulation, optimisation, aerodynamic workflows and race strategy, helping to drive competitive advantage both at the factory and trackside.
We’re particularly interested in candidates who are available to start in the near term, although all applications will be considered. Appointment level will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
What You'll Do
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through to testing, deployment and ongoing support
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, scalable software solutions that enhance Formula 1 performance
- Collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective solutions
- Take ownership of tasks and projects, proactively identifying risks and continuously improving engineering practices and standards
- Share knowledge and contribute to evolving team capabilities, tooling and development approaches
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What You'll Bring
- Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience developing software using modern engineering practices, ideally with C#/.NET or similar object-oriented languages
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript and React, along with database technologies
- Experience working with Git in collaborative environments and contributing to structured development workflows
- Exposure to tools or environments such as Linux, cloud platforms, DevOps tooling or distributed systems is beneficial
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach to complex challenges
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams
- Proactive and accountable, with a sense of ownership over work and delivery
- Passion for continuous improvement and staying up to date with emerging technologies
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What can McLaren offer?
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.
We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30-minute train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
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