Senior Software Engineer, Hawk-Eye Innovations

C++, Broadcast Replay

£58.8-80.2k

AWS

C++

OpenGL

Visual Studio

Git

Senior and Expert level

Bristol

London

2+ days a week in office

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

Be an early applicant

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Be an early applicant

£58.8-80.2k

AWS

C++

OpenGL

Visual Studio

Git

Senior and Expert level

Bristol

London

2+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Company mission

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

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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
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

Desirable

Experience with AWS
Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments
Prior broadcast experience

What the job involves

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 Broadcast Replay 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, 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.