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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (Senior) Trackside Performance Engineer - **Company:** RaceOn - **Location:** Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, MATLAB, Commercial Software, Performance Tuning, Software Tools, Test Data, Event Simulation, Real Time Data, Data Delivery - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5727298680 ## About the Role * A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Motorsport, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering. * Minimum 5 years of experience in performance engineering in Formula E, F1, WEC, or similar high-level motorsport categories. * Strong expertise in vehicle dynamics, tire behavior, and control systems. * Proven trackside experience, collaborating with race engineers and drivers to fine-tune vehicle performance. Technical Skills: * Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Wintax, Atlas). * Experience with lap time simulation tools and simulator environments. * Strong capabilities in MATLAB and other engineering analysis tools. * Knowledge of measurement technology and telemetry applications. Soft Skills: * Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide performance engineers and optimize collaboration. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills-able to work efficiently with teams at the track and remotely. * A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous performance optimization. * Time flexibility and willingness to travel advantageous but not necessary. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team. Performance Engineer * Degree in engineering or comparable higher education * At least 3 years' experience in high level motor sports * Good theoretical knowledge in the field of vehicle dynamics * Knowledge of measurement technology application tools * Practical experience in the use of commercial software such as MATLAB * Knowledge of data analysis programs * Good communication skills * Time flexibility, absolute willingness to travel, especially on weekends * You are able to work in a team and independently and you have a high level of commitment ## Description * Lead and mentor the Performance Engineering team, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement across remote and trackside operations. * Oversee performance analysis strategies and reporting, ensuring timely and insightful data delivery to Race Engineers and Drivers. * Drive cross-functional collaboration with Race Engineers and Drivers to extract maximum vehicle performance and refine race strategies. * Lead the calibration and optimization of vehicle dynamics and performance-related on-car systems. * Direct race car setup and performance optimization, leveraging expertise in vehicle dynamics and data-driven decision-making. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators, ensuring actionable insights for race strategy and car development. * Develop and refine advanced performance software tools, enhancing real-time data analysis and lap-time simulation capabilities. * Lead efforts in validating and improving simulation and simulator models, ensuring seamless correlation with real-world track and test data. * Provide leadership in technical reporting, delivering strategic recommendations on car setup, tire strategies, and long-term vehicle development. * Spearhead the advancement of simulator technologies, ensuring cutting-edge correlation and development methodologies. Performance Engineer * Support all race, test, simulator and rig activities * Working on performance controls to optimize the performance of car and driver * Providing pre & post event simulation, analysis and key performance metrics of car performance in race and test events * Run simulator sessions for car development, race preparation and post-race correlation * Develop the simulator to improve correlation to track ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)