Engineer, Race Strategy

Job Description

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is seeking an Engineer, Race Strategy to join our team. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack performance, and this role is integral to our pursuit of becoming the most respected motorsports engineering organization.

This role focuses on the development and maintenance of predictive models to optimize real-time race strategy decisions. The position will be responsible for implementing cloud-based simulations, leveraging data science techniques to analyze historical race data, and communicating data-driven insights to race strategists to support decision-making before, during, and after race events.

• Develop and maintain predictive models to optimize real-time race strategy decisions.

• Implement cloud-based Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate risk/reward tradeoffs 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.

• 3+ 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.

• Proficiency in Rust, Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.

• Experience with probabilistic programming and machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, PyMC, Tensor Flow, or equivalent.

• 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.

• This role may require occasional support during race events on weekends to assist with race strategy execution and data analysis.

• This role may require travel to some races and TRD facilities in California.

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).