Engineer Race Strategy

Overview

Who we are

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TRD 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 Engineer, Race Strategy.

The Engineer, Race Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining predictive models to optimize real-time race strategy decisions. This role implements cloud-based simulations, leverages data science techniques to analyze historical race data, and communicates data-driven insights to race strategists to support decision-making before, during, and after race events.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What you will bring

• 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, TensorFlow, or equivalent.

Bonus if you have:

• 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 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.

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).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.