Principal Computer Vision Engineer, Hawk-Eye Innovations

Freelance/Contractor

Salary not provided

Pay Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Outside IR35)

Python

C++

CUDA

Git

Senior and Expert level

London

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Sports officiating & broadcast technology

Open for applications

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Pay Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Outside IR35)

Python

C++

CUDA

Git

Senior and Expert level

London

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Company mission

To be the trusted choice for pioneering and inspiring change in sport.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strong background in computer vision fundamentals (e.g. tracking, multi-view geometry)
Proficiency in C++14 or newer
Experience with performance optimisation for CPU and/or GPU
Strong mathematical and analytical skills for modelling real-world data
Familiarity with OpenCV, Eigen, and other numerical or vision libraries
Experience using Git or other version control systems in collaborative environments

Desirable

Experience with CUDA or GPU-based computation frameworks
Exposure to sensor fusion, Kalman filters, or similar modelling techniques
Familiarity with Python for prototyping or experimentation
Experience in real-time or embedded systems
Interest or experience in sports technology

What the job involves

Join Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI) as a Principle Computer Vision Engineer on a freelance basis
This role focuses on developing real-time skeletal, ball, and game object tracking systems across multiple sports
You’ll work on advanced computer vision pipelines and mathematical models that power our world-leading sports tracking technology
Your work will contribute directly to live sporting events — solving complex, real-world problems where accuracy and performance truly matter
You’ll collaborate with engineers across teams to build, optimise, and deploy production-grade systems that redefine how sport is seen and experienced
Design and implement computer vision algorithms for real-time tracking across multiple sports
Model behaviour from noisy inputs using robust mathematical and statistical methods
Develop, test, and optimise C++ code for real-world performance and reliability
Prototype and experiment with vision techniques using OpenCV, CUDA, and numerical libraries
Build internal tools for visualisation and debugging of vision pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals, requirements, and delivery

Salary benchmarks

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, poroduction, 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 partnered with the BNA for the 2023-2024 season, introducing 3D optical tracking technology to improve all accuracy and gameplay speed. Its an exciting space for the company and as demand for enhanced viewing experiences continues to grow, it will be interesting to see where the company goes next.