C++ Software Engineer, Hawk-Eye Innovations

Brodcast Replay

£44.9-58.8k

AWS

C++

OpenGL

Visual Studio

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

2 days a week in office

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

Open for applications

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Open for applications

£44.9-58.8k

AWS

C++

OpenGL

Visual Studio

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

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

Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally C++17 or C++20)
Experience writing robust, multithreaded, performance-focused code
Familiarity with development tools like Git and Visual Studio
Confidence with debugging workflows and troubleshooting
Exposure to libraries such as Qt, FFmpeg, OpenGL, or audio tools
Bonus: knowledge of network protocols, encoding, or replay systems

Desirable

→ Experience working with AWS
→ Passion for sport or high-performance technology
→ Previous work in broadcast, live events, or time-critical systems

What the job involves

Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Principal Software Engineer and C++ Discipline Lead for Broadcast Replay at Hawk-Eye Innovations
We build systems that power some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport and entertainment — from instant replays to live performances seen by millions. Our Broadcast Replay team leads the charge on developing robust solutions for:
→ Live and post-match playback
→ Multi-angle video capture and synchronisation
→ High-performance, low-latency output systems
All while meeting the demanding standards of elite sport and top-tier broadcasting
→ Designing and implementing C++ components for broadcast replay systems
→ Interfacing with video hardware, network protocols, and audio/video processing pipelines
→ Building efficient, multithreaded, performance-optimised C++ applications
→ Supporting live event deployments and on-site system testing
→ Collaborating with product teams and end users to refine solutions
→ Upholding high standards of code quality and contributing to best practices

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.