Systems Software Engineer

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Company Description

114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.

Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.

It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.

Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer at Williams Racing, you will develop cutting-edge software solutions to support our high-performance engineering and operational teams. You’ll work on the design, development, and maintenance of Windows-based applications, ensuring seamless integration with external services and systems critical to the success of our cars on the track.

Main Duties:

1. Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C#, .NET, and WPF in an MVVM architecture.
2. Develop and optimize database solutions using SQL.
3. Create Windows applications tailored to engineering and operational needs.
4. Interface with external services and systems to ensure smooth data flow and functionality.
5. Implement and manage communication protocols such as TCP and UDP.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that meet high-performance standards.
7. Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize code to ensure reliability and efficiency.
8. Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
9. Ensure understanding of health and safety obligations.
10. Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
11. Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
12. Work to quality standards.
13. Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.
14. A strong foundation in software engineering principles and a passion for building robust, efficient systems.
15. Proficiency in C#, .NET, and WPF with experience in developing Windows applications.
16. Familiarity with MVVM architecture and best practices in software development.
17. Comfortable working with SQL databases and communication protocols such as TCP and UDP.
18. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
19. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
20. Knowledge of Python and Matlab to support data analysis and simulation tasks.

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