Head of Aero Software

2 weeks ago

Grove, United Kingdom Williams Racing Full time

The company:

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

We are looking for a Head of Aero Software to join us to lead the charge in building the software that powers our world-class Aerodynamics team. You'll work closely with aerodynamicists, CFD specialists, designers, and wind tunnel engineers to craft cutting-edge software solutions that accelerate car development and drive performance on the track.

Our team and tech stack:

The Aerodynamics Software Team is a dynamic group within our Software Development organization. We're building the next generation of software tools for aerodynamics design, CFD simulation, CAD automation, and wind tunnel operations. We work with a diverse technology stack, including:

  • Core development using C#, .NET, Python

  • Desktop UIs using WPF, MVVM

  • Web apps typically using Typescript/React

  • Development and deployment using Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, K8s, Terraform

  • Kafka, Big data platforms, HPC

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Act as the bridge between the Aerodynamics group and the technology world, understanding their needs and incorporating them into a clear software roadmap.

  • Support the rapid delivery of Aerodynamics software projects, balanced alongside foundational technology projects and day-to-day team responsibilities.

  • Strategically and proactively manage a complex software estate, ensuring knowledge sharing and identifying opportunities to simplify and improve our processes.

  • Empower and lead a team of talented software developers, fostering a culture of autonomy and high performance.

  • Ensure the team has the right resources to support our world-class Aerodynamics function.

  • Foster collaboration with other tech teams at Williams Racing, including Software Development, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure, Enterprise Systems, and Architecture.

  • Guide the team to use the best tools for the job, balancing rapid delivery with innovative solutions.

  • Champion cloud-native development and lead cloud migration projects.

  • Uphold high standards for DevOps and development best practices.

  • Mentor and develop software engineers, helping them reach their full potential.

Skills and experience required:

  • An experienced Software Engineer with previous proven experience of team leadership.

  • Well-versed in agile methodologies and customer-focused development.

  • A strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • A strategic thinker who can see the big picture while still paying attention to the details.

  • A passionate leader who inspires and motivates others.

  • Ability to align team objectives with those of the organisation. 

  • Ability to specify and plan large projects and track progress. 

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 

  • Effective written and verbal communication. 

  • Proactive and adaptable attitude.  

  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams. 

Desirable:

  • Experience in motorsport or related industries.

  • Familiarity with our tech stack or equivalent technologies.

If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and build the software that fuels our Formula One team, we want to hear from you.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments

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