Data Scientist

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Take and understand project requirements to define specifications and to architect robust, scalable and testable software and data science solutions

• Confidently analyse and overcome technical challenges with workable and innovative solutions
• Understand the processes and goals underlying the various technical areas you work alongside
• Business analysis of aerodynamic development processes including understanding the goals, the current problems, and then sharing your learning with the team
• Development of analytical solutions to complex engineering problems using leading edge data science, modelling, and optimisation techniques
• Maintain consistent standards and approaches adopted by the team

• Accurately estimate activity timescales and provide regular progress reports
• Efficiently manage your workload
• Raise awareness of and mitigate against potential technical risks

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong academic background with undergraduate degree in relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience

• Previous experience with software and data analysis in a technical environment
• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to implement data analysis techniques with a programming language such as Python, R, or MATLAB
• Experience in the analysis of complex data sets to understand underlying behaviour
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and development of large software projects

• Experience with MLOps, development and production pipelines and deployment frameworks.
• Some exposure to Docker and Kubenetes would be an advantage
• Knowledge of web development techniques
• Basic knowledge of aerodynamic theory and the development processes employed within F1
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approach, with attention to detail.

• Open mindedness to ensure high flexibility and the capacity to manage rapid and profound changes of scopes, development directions and processes.
• Aptitude to learn from others and share knowledge with others.
• Has a clear understanding of the challenges, role and operation of motorsport departments.
• Recognises the place of the new division in the wider context of the team and how this group contributes to the success of McLaren Racing.
• Flexible approach to working hours and occasional travel.