What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Engineer Race Strategy position at Toyota Racing Development USA?
Toyota Racing Development inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.
TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Engineer, Race Strategy to join the department.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain predictive models to optimize real-time race strategy decisions.
• Implement cloud-based Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate risk/reward trade-offs for various race strategies.
• Utilize data science techniques to analyze historical race data, enhance model fidelity, and predictive accuracy.
• Collaborate with race strategists and engineers to best summarize and visualize model output before, during, and after race events.
• Research and integrate advanced methodologies in machine learning, predictive modeling, and probabilistic programming to enhance modeling capabilities.
• Communicate data-driven insights and risk assessments to race strategists to support real-time decision-making.
• Ensure predictive models are scalable, computationally efficient, and adaptable for real-time applications.
A successful candidate will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
A successful candidate may have knowledge, skills and experience including:
• 5 years of experience working in professional motorsports, with a strong understanding of race strategy fundamentals.
• Experience using predictive modeling and data analytics to inform race strategy decisions.
Computer Skills
• Proficiency in Rust, Python, C , MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with probabilistic programming and machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, PyMC, TensorFlow, or equivalent.
Preferred Experience
• Familiarity with AI/ML modeling techniques and their applications in motorsports.
• Understanding of race car vehicle dynamics and tire modeling.
• Experience developing or utilizing strategy tools in NASCAR.
Travel Requirements:
• This role will require travel to race events on weekends to assist with race strategy and execution, as well as travel to race teams and TRD facilities in North Carolina. 15% travel is required for this role.
What we’ll bring during your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
