BEING AN F1 SOFTWARE ENGINEER

About the Talk
What does it take to build software that powers a Formula 1 team? In this talk, Pelin Hakverir, a Software Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, offers a rare, firsthand look into what it means to work at the intersection of elite motorsport and software engineering.
Formula 1 teams operate very differently from conventional tech companies. The organizational structures, the pace, the stakes, and the culture are unlike anything you would encounter in a standard software role. This talk explores what that difference looks like in practice and what it means for the engineers who work there.
Whether you are a student exploring career paths or an early-career engineer curious about unconventional opportunities, this session will give you a grounded, honest perspective on life inside one of the most high-performance environments in the world.
About the Speaker
Pelin Hakverir is a Software Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a role she has held since January 2023. She holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.
Working at one of the most recognized and successful teams in Formula 1, Pelin brings a unique perspective to software engineering, one shaped by the demands of a sport where precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiable. Her experience bridges the worlds of high-performance motorsport and professional software development, offering insights that are rarely accessible outside the industry.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2026
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Physics (C), Room 3033 St. John's Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
This is a free, in-person event open to all students and early-career engineers. RSVP is required to attend. Please confirm your attendance in advance to secure your spot.
Room: 3033, Bldg: Physics (C), St. John's Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada