Senior Unreal Software Engineer, Hawk-Eye Innovations
2 days a week in office
Sports officiating & broadcast technology
Open for applications
Sports officiating & broadcast technology
1001+ employees
Open for applications
2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the trusted choice for pioneering and inspiring change in sport.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive Experience with Unreal Engine: Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (ideally Unreal 5) with expertise in both C++ and Blueprints. Experience with other game engines is a plus
- C++ Expertise: Deep understanding of modern C++11/14/17, with a proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code
- Graphics Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with backend graphics engines (DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan)
- Shader Development: Proficiency in HLSL/GLSL and shader development for real-time graphics
- Mathematical Foundations: Strong grasp of 3D mathematics relevant to graphics programming
- AR/VR Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with AR/VR technologies and pipelines
- Agile Workflow Experience: Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or similar Agile methodologies
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git or equivalent version control systems
- Leadership Qualities: Experience mentoring team members and leading by example
- If you’re a seasoned Unreal Engine developer passionate about pushing the boundaries of AR/VR technologies, we’d love to hear from you
What the job involves
- As a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer, you’ll be a technical leader, shaping innovative solutions for sports broadcasting that seamlessly blend Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
- You’ll work on everything from addressing critical bugs to architecting and implementing core functionalities, ensuring our Unreal-powered graphics pipeline is robust, scalable, and efficient
- Leadership & Collaboration: Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious goals
- Technical Excellence: Develop and optimise solutions for AR/VR and backend graphics, integrating with in-house art assets while tackling complex challenges with innovative approaches
- Code Quality: Drive high standards in testing, peer reviews, and debugging to ensure consistent delivery of top-tier solutions
- Team Engagement: Contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and design reviews to share insights and build consensus
- As a senior engineer, you’ll have the autonomy to steer development efforts while being part of a supportive team that thrives on solving complex problems
- You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering pioneering graphics solutions that redefine sports technology
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Hawk-Eye Innovations, a part of Sony, delivers tech for sport that is used as an integral part in thousands of events across a multitude of sports. As a leading vision processing company in the sports space, it provides officiating, production, video management, broadcast and digital solutions that make games fairer, safer, and more engaging.
With a long list of prestigious clients including Adidas, Fox Sports, and Nascar, Hawk-Eye Innovations has cemented itself as a key player in the innovation of sports broadcasting and officiation. It continues to capture new clients - often being contacted to deliver bespoke projects - and most recently partnered with the NBA for the 2023-24 season, in which its 3D optical tracking tech will be used to increase the accuracy of calls and the speed of gameplay.
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Company benefits
- Flexible & Remote Working
- Generous Annual Leave
- Company Reward Schemes
- Tickets to Sporting Events
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Onsite Gym
- Free Access to Unmind App
- Sony Discounts
- Pension Scheme
Company values
- WE ARE BRAVE - Confident in solving almost impossible problems, pioneering and ambitious for our clients and for ourselves. We are bold leaders in the industry, driven by possibilities and striving with pace and energy. We understand our risks and love the challenge.
- WE ARE OWNERS - Our business is our own; we feel every win, and especially the losses. We take pride in excellence, and trust ourselves to do what’s right, relentlessly. We make decisions like owners, with endeavour and entrepreneurialism. We are serious about what we do, and have fun whilst doing it.
- WE ARE INCLUSIVE - We are one team; a community that’s connected and open. No secrets, no politics, just honesty and respect. We value diverse thinking, diverse people - this helps us innovate. We treat people as people, who are all integral to our success and we celebrate as one.
Company HQ
Basingstoke, UK
Articles
Leadership
Paul Hawkins
(Founder)Previously Innovation Director at Roke Manor Research Limited for 2 years, and Sports Innovations Director at Sony for 7 months.
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