Senior Software Engineer

POSITION TITLE:
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - INDYCAR

REPORTS TO:
Director, Software & Data Analytics - INDYCAR

LOCATION:
Indianapolis, IN

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-Time

ABOUT US

At Penske Entertainment, we don’t just host world-class events—we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) – home of the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
• IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
• Motorsports Events Management (MEM) – Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.

Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Join the team that powers the future of INDYCAR racing technology! As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for INDYCAR, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and enhancing the tools that deliver timing and telemetry data to teams, manufacturers, and broadcast partners worldwide. This is your chance to work on high-performance, mission-critical systems that drive the excitement of race day—developing scalable applications, predictive models, and innovative solutions that impact everything from safety and engineering to fan engagement. You’ll collaborate with racing teams, tackle complex data challenges, and create tools that shape the next generation of motorsport technology. Great candidates will thrive on problem solving, precision, and innovative thinking. Loving INDYCAR is not a job requirement, but appreciating and understanding motorsports will greatly increase job satisfaction.

Joining the INDYCAR Software & Data Analytics team, you will develop new functionality for specialized applications, modernize existing toolsets, and perform comprehensive testing on software platforms used exclusively by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT series, and its partners. Because INDYCAR’s software systems support live racing operations, many platforms require onsite monitoring, support, and quick problem-solving during events. You should expect to travel to at least half of the INDYCAR races each season. The role offers broad exposure, engaging with teams across Timing & Scoring, Engineering, Operations, and Communications/Marketing.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve INDYCAR Timing and Scoring core platforms to support increasing demands for more, faster, and scalable solutions to deliver racing information downstream to team, manufacturers, and broadcast partners.
• Create, test, and maintain efficient, stable and scalable applications and solutions for INDYCAR Timing and Scoring, Engineering, Operations, and Communications/Marketing.
• Support the needs of Safety, Engineering, and Engine/Hybrid Support departments with statistical models and applications using timing, telemetry and social data
• Work closely with INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams to develop and enhance existing solutions and applications including timing, telemetry and on-car solutions.
• Perform “second level” analysis on datasets to help efficiently and accurately analyze racing events.
• Execute all phases of the software development life cycle including on-going testing and production support.
• Create internal-facing web applications for monitoring subsystems
• Other duties within the INDYCAR Software Department, as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development
• Experience building and supporting production enterprise applications and websites
• Required Skills: Expert in C# .NET and object-oriented development Proficient in SQL Server (or similar) – TSQL, stored procedures, and functions Experience with DevOps and CI/CD Proficient with API building and consumption
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge in scripting languages such as Python or R XMPP Communication Experience with MongoDB Mobile App Development Experience creating comprehensive unit and integration tests for challenging scenarios, ensuring reliability across complex business logic. Experience with ML or “big data” analysis Experience with event-driven or message driven architecture
• Interest in sports, motorsports and/or sports analytics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive, flexible mindset and commitment to excellence
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated and resourceful self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in establishing priorities and managing details.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

Leadership:

• This role is a senior individual contributor with significant technical ownership and influence.

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL

• Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Extended hours required during race weekends and key event periods (especially May)
• Travel expectations will vary over time, but plan to travel to at least 50% of INDYCAR events. (~7 events) Travel is typically Thursday-Sunday.
• Penske Entertainment acknowledges that the need for flexibility varies across all companies/departments and is not best addressed by a one size fits all flexible work policy. As such, the company encourages supervisors to work with their employees to leverage flexibility as needed to support a healthy balance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands consist primarily of sitting, standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift or carry 15 pounds.
• Must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood.
• Must have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends or evenings

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, collaborative office and event settings
• Loud noise at times (race cars)
• Mostly inside a climate-controlled location some exposure to walking outside in the heat

BENEFITS & PERKS

We take care of our team with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days + 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid parental leave and tuition assistance
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Discounts on meals, gear, and more

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.