Sr. Software Engineer
Toyota Racing Development USA
Costa Mesa, United States of America
18 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Costa Mesa, United States of America
Tech stack
API
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
Azure
Code Review
Databases
Continuous Integration
Data Structures
Software Design Patterns
DevOps
Web Development
PostgreSQL
Scrum
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Tools
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Web Applications
Web Application Frameworks
React
Containerization
Angular
Kubernetes
Kafka
Data Pipelines
Docker
Confluent
Job description
TRD is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to design, build, and maintain applications that support our race teams and engineering groups. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, working alongside a collaborative team of engineers and data scientists in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment., * Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications used for race analytics, simulation, and team operations
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including race engineers, data analysts, and vehicle dynamics experts to translate requirements into high-impact software tools
- Integrate with real-time and historical motorsports data feeds, databases, and internal APIs
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team retrospectives
- Support application performance and reliability during live events
- Stay current with industry trends and bring forward ideas for improving our tools and development practices
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience / knowledge
- Proficiency with modern web programming languages such as JavaScript & TypeScript
- Experience with web frameworks (e.g., React & Angular) and/or desktop frameworks
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
- Experience working with SQL databases (preferably Postgres/Timescale)
- Experience leading and working in Agile with Scrum
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with motorsports data formats, telemetry systems, or racing environments
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Experience working with real-time data pipelines using Kafka/Confluent
- Comfortable working with AI coding tools
Key Competencies
- Technical Problem Solving: Ability to analyze issues and implement effective solutions
- Communication: Clear and concise in both written and verbal interactions
- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Adaptability: Flexible approach to changing priorities and requirements
- Racing Passion: Genuine interest in motorsports and racing technology
Work Environment
- This position is remote, working with teams based in Costa Mesa, CA and Salisbury, NC. Occasional travel to race tracks and team facilities may be required. The Software Developer will operate in a fast-paced environment where quick, accurate responses are essential, particularly during race weekends.