Motorsports Data Scientist and Software Engineer

Key Skills

Java Programming, Teamwork, Leadership, Management, Python Programming, SQL, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, MATLAB Programming, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Neural Networks, Data Analysis

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Scientist responsible for capturing information from a variety of sources inside and outside GM, building and running empirical data science models, interpreting results for motorsports, collaborating with motorsports teams in Charlotte, NC, and enabling the transfer of knowledge from motorsports to GM data science models. This position offers a career in the fast-paced and exciting environment of data science and analysis at General Motors, with specific focus in Motorsports. You will work with innovative testing and analytical technologies to review telemetry data to virtually integrate vehicle and human performance to enable various applications - running both in offline and real-time simulation environments.

Job responsibilities include:

• Data Analysis of multiple telemetry data sources
• Maintenance and investigation of current data science models
• Creation of new data science models
• Develop extensive enhancements to advance tools and methods
• Support integration of tire models with real-time simulation environments

Additional Description

Required:

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Mathematical field
• 5+ years of relevant data science experience
• Detailed knowledge of AI and machine learning methods
• Strong programming skill
• Proven Project Management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed
• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• General knowledge of race series that GM participates in including but not limited to NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and NHRA
• Python, SQL, Matlab programming experience
• NLP, Deep Learning, and Neural network experience

FOR GM INTERNAL CANDIDATES: This role is posted at both the 6th and 7th level. The determination by HR and the Hiring Manager as to whether an offer will be lateral or promotional will be based on a candidate’s relevant experience and whether the role will amount to a significant increase in level of responsibility.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.