Senior Software Engineer, Hawk-Eye Innovations
C++, SMART Officiating
£58.8-80.2k
Sports officiating & broadcast technology
Open for applications
Sports officiating & broadcast technology
1001+ employees
Open for applications
£58.8-80.2k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast, and digital solutions to the sports world.
Role
Who you are
- Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally up to C++20)
- Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code
- Familiarity with tools like Git, Visual Studio, and debugging workflows
- Knowledge of relevant libraries such as Qt, FFmpeg, OpenGL, or audio processing tools
- Exposure to network protocols or video/audio encoding is a bonus
- A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from a world-class team
- If you’re excited by the idea of solving real-world problems at scale and want to make a difference in the world of sports tech, we’d love to hear from you
Desirable
- Experience with AWS
- Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments
What the job involves
- Join Our Team as a Senior Software Engineer in SMART Officiating at Hawk-Eye Innovations
- Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Principal Software Engineer and C++ Apps Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We build systems that power some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport — from instant replays to high-stakes officiating decisions seen by millions around the world
- Our SMART Officiating team is the backbone of these systems, developing cutting-edge solutions for live and post-match playback, video capture, and synchronised output — all while maintaining the reliability and performance elite sport demands
- We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills, a curious mindset, and a passion for solving real-world problems in high-pressure environments. Whether you’re optimising multithreaded code for live encoding or interfacing with video hardware, you’ll be making a direct impact on how fans, players, and officials experience the game
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for our SMART Officiating systems
- Working on a range of challenges — from hardware interfacing and network protocols to audio/video processing and UI
- Building efficient, robust multithreaded C++ code
- Taking part in field testing and supporting deployments at live sporting events
- Partnering with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions
- Championing high code quality and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
- Lead technical discussions and contribute to design decisions
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
Our take
Hawk-Eye Innovations, part of Sony, delivers technology that enhances fairness, safety, and excitement for thousands of sporting events worldwide. As a leader in vision processing, Hawk-Eye provides solutions for officiating, video management, production, broadcasting, and digital experiences, helping teams, officials, and fans enjoy sports more effectively.
With a long list of clients, including Adidas, Fox Sports, and Nascar, Hawk-Eye has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of sports innovation. The company is constantly pushing boundaries, and is often called upon to create bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of sports leagues and broadcasters.
More recently, Hawk-Eye has continued to expand its use of automated officiating systems, particularly in tennis and football, where line-calling and offside decisions are increasingly driven by real-time tracking and AI-assisted analysis. These systems not only improve accuracy but also speed up decision-making, reducing disruption to gameplay. As leagues look to balance fairness with flow, hawk-Eye's technology is becoming an integral part of how modern sports is governed.
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Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible & Remote Working
- Generous Annual Leave
- Company Reward Schemes
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Onsite Gym
- Free Access to Unmind App
- Sony Discounts
- Pension Scheme
Company HQ
Basingstoke, UK
Leadership
Rufus Hack
(CEO)Rufus joined Hawk-Eye in 2021 as CEO. Prior to this, he worked at the European Tour for 6 years as the Head of Strategy, Chief Content Officer, and COO.
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