Senior Software Engineer

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship over the past decade. With more than 200 grand prix starts to our name, we pride ourselves on being an ambitious challenger within Formula 1 - and we want you to be part of that journey.

The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, TGR Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Ten years later, the team is still building momentum, guided by clear objectives and technical partnerships, and fresh from securing its second biggest points haul in a Formula 1 season.

We're a racing team - not a corporate machine. We have three HQs - Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy - each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At TGR Haas F1 Team, you'll gain exposure to many areas of the business, enjoy wider visibility, and clearly see your contributions.

Yes, you'll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!

General Summary This position reports to the Head of Software Engineering or their designee and is based in Banbury, UK. The role supports the delivery and contribution of departmental and organisational objectives. Responsible for the continuous delivery of in-house software, in accordance with the department's development plan, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service, compliance, and performance. Working within the wider Performance Group to deliver high-quality software for use across the group. Adherence to organisational policies and procedures, effective communication with line management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive ways of working is essential.

Role Principles

• Act with integrity, always upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Drive innovation and change to continuously improve ways of working and outcomes.
• Pursue operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate inclusively, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Maintain a customer focused approach, prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion sustainability by embedding responsible and environmentally conscious practices into everyday work.

Key Responsibilities Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Use a range of .Net technologies to develop and deliver modern database, service layer and client application solutions in support of the Performance Group.

• Act as a technical leader within the Software Group, providing code reviews, architectural guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.

• Prioritise requirements with the Head of Software Engineering.
• Mentoring and contributing to the development of engineers within the Software Group.
• Work with other software engineers to ensure delivery of projects according to those specifications, reporting regularly on any challenges or potential delays.
• Maintain a long-term vision and propose and evolve software architecture to support its progress.
• Ensure clarity and simplicity of code for robustness and future maintainability.
• Keep abreast of new techniques, propose and learn new languages and tools as required.
• Work with IT department to improve version control, continuous integration and testing.
• Help improve our DevOps environment to increase our delivery rate of high-quality products.
• Respond to user support requests in a timely manner according to priority.
• Provide race support on a rotation basis.

Operational Delivery

• Carry out day to day tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Ensure work meets expected service, quality, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism in all activities.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, briefings, and forums as required.
• Respond to queries within scope, escalating more complex matters when necessary.

Compliance & Governance

• Adhere to relevant legislation, organisational policies, and internal controls.
• Handle information responsibly, including confidential or sensitive data.
• Support audit, governance, and risk management activities as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes and ways of working.
• Participate in team initiatives, projects, or improvement activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, as assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or in another STEM field with substantial experience in software development.
• Experience in developing complex data management and database storage solutions.
• Experience with mentoring developers and delivering training sessions to your peers and end users alike.
• Experience working in an Agile environment would be beneficial but not essential.
• Prior experience in high level motorsport (e.g., Formula One, Formula E, or WEC), time series databases, Azure DevOps, Git and McLaren Applied software solutions would be beneficial but not essential.

Resilience & Composure

• Maintains calm and focus in high pressure, fast paced environments.
• Able to handle setbacks and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Integrity & Discretion

• Trusted to manage confidential information and sensitive team matters.
• Upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Team-Oriented

• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team cohesion and shared success.
• Willingness to mentor and develop talent within the organisation.

Adaptability & Flexibility

• Comfortable with extensive travel and irregular working hours, including weekends and race days.
• Open to innovation and continuous improvement in processes and culture.

Equipment and Applications

• Developing full stack solutions from database, to service, to end user application.
• Experience using .Net technologies and associated languages, developing large scale applications with complex data management and database storage solutions utilising microservices.
• Required: C#, .NET, WPF and SQL.
• Knowledge of Blazor, SQL, JavaScript, or Python, would be advantageous.
• Strong technical background in modern software engineering techniques.

Physical Demands Extended Hours & Flexibility

• Many roles require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays, particularly during race season or critical development phases.

Travel Requirements

• Roles supporting race operations, logistics, or communications may involve frequent international travel, including long haul flights and time zone shifts.

Physical Activity (Varies by Role)

• Trackside roles may involve standing for long periods, walking across paddocks, and working in noisy, crowded environments.
• Factory roles may require manual handling of components, use of machinery, or working in temperature controlled areas.
• Office-based roles typically involve prolonged computer use and occasional movement between departments.

Sensory Demands

• Exposure to high noise levels (e.g., engines, pit lane activity), bright lighting, and fast moving environments is common in race support roles.
• This role is based in a shared workplace environment where exposure to common allergens (including food products, fragrances and cleaning materials) may occur. While we will always consider reasonable adjustments, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen free environment.

Health & Safety Compliance

• All roles require adherence to strict safety protocols, especially in technical and trackside environments.
• Completion of all mandatory compliance training (including health and safety, data protection, and role specific regulatory training) is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout tenure.

This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

At TGR Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.

We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best.

If you're passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at TGR Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at TGR Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience . click apply for full job details