Head of Youth & Amateur Products

Hawk-Eye Innovations

SENIOR COMPUTER VISION ENGINEER JOIN OUR TEAM AT HAWK-EYE INNOVATIONS VALUE STREAM - TRACKING & AUTO OFFICIATING LOCATION: HYBRID WORKING – MINIMUM 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE OFFICE LOCATIONS: BASINGSTOKE, LONDON OR BRISTOL CONTRACT: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME SALARY: £65,440 – £87,260 Hi, I’m James Sharam, Head of Computer Vision at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our growing team. This is a key role focused on real-time skeletal, ball and game object tracking for multiple sports. A strong background in mathematics and modelling is encouraged. If that kind of technical challenge excites you, I’d love to hear from you. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer – Algorithms to join our Computer Vision team at Hawk-Eye Innovations. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys owning complex algorithmic systems and seeing them operate in real-world, production environments. The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on accuracy, performance, robustness, and system-level thinking, spanning modern C++, multi-camera geometry, cross-platform deployments, and cloud-enabled pipelines. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON * Designing, developing, and improving ball and player tracking algorithms using multi-camera systems * Owning and evolving multi-view geometry solutions for accurate, court-wide tracking * Developing robust approaches to occlusion handling, recovery, and failure modes in fast-paced sports scenarios * Enhancing and maintaining mature, long-running computer vision systems used in live production * Optimising algorithms for performance and reliability, including CPU and GPU considerations * Contributing to cross-platform systems, ensuring algorithms run consistently across environments * Supporting the integration of algorithms into cloud-enabled and distributed systems * Working in an agile environment to deliver robust, production-ready solutions at scale KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the development and improvement of computer vision algorithms from concept through to production * Design, implement, test, and validate complex algorithmic features * Take ownership of algorithmic components and drive their long-term maintainability and technical quality * Collaborate closely with engineers across computer vision, tracking, tooling, and platform teams * Contribute to technical discussions around architecture, performance, scalability, and deployment * Identify weaknesses in existing approaches and propose pragmatic improvements * Share progress, decisions, and learnings with the wider team * Support and mentor other engineers through code reviews and technical guidance SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE We’re looking for someone with: * Strong commercial experience developing computer vision algorithms * Advanced knowledge of modern C++, working within large, production codebases * Strong understanding of performance optimisation, including CPU and GPU workloads * Solid experience with image processing, geometry, and multi-camera systems * Experience working with cross-platform systems and real-world deployment environments * Familiarity integrating algorithmic components into cloud-based or distributed systems * Strong debugging skills and the ability to reason about complex system behaviour * Confident use of Git and Visual Studio in collaborative engineering environments Nice to have (but not essential): * Experience with CUDA or GPU acceleration * Awareness of concurrency, networking, or operating system concepts * Experience deploying or supporting algorithms in cloud environments * Interest in machine learning techniques and related libraries REWARD, BENEFITS, AND WELLNESS UK BENEFITS * 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) * Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching * Hybrid working model * Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app * Onsite gym (Basingstoke) * Sony Group Company discounts HUNGARY BENEFITS * Annual leave in line with local labour law * Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office) * Access to sporting events and tickets * Sony Group Company discounts Cafeteria benefits include: * SZÉP Card * Nursery & Kindergarten contributions * Annual MOL Bubi Pass * Private medical insurance * Life & accident insurance * MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts * Seniority awards * Employee Assistance Program EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ, retain, promote, and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on skills, qualifications, and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.

Hawk-Eye Innovations

PRINCIPAL COMPUTER VISION ENGINEER – CRICKET Join Our Team at Hawk-Eye Innovations Value Stream: Tracking & Auto Officiating Salary: £76,340 – £109,060 per annum Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office locations: London, Basingstoke and Bristol Hi, I’m James Sharam, Head of Computer Vision at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to join our Cricket Solution Squad. This is a high-impact role focused on building a brand new cricket tracking system. You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture, technical direction and delivery of a next-generation tracking platform used in live sports environments. We’re looking for someone who can operate at both a deep technical level and a system-wide level, bringing strong C++ expertise, computer vision knowledge and leadership capability to guide a small, high-performing team. A strong background in mathematics and modelling is encouraged. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and building scalable systems, I’d love to hear from you. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to take ownership of a new, production-grade cricket tracking system and help define how it is designed, built and scaled. This role goes beyond implementation. It’s about setting technical standards, shaping architecture, guiding a small squad, and ensuring systems are robust, scalable and production-ready. The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on accuracy, performance and system-level thinking, spanning modern C++, multi-camera geometry and real-time tracking systems. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON * Leading the design and development of a brand new cricket tracking system * Owning tracking pipelines across the full system * Defining and evolving system architecture * Driving robustness, accuracy and performance in live sports environments * Working closely with stakeholders, including senior leadership, to align technical delivery with product goals * Supporting integration into broader tracking, broadcast and platform systems * Exploring future capabilities including AR and broadcast enhancements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the development of computer vision systems from concept through to production * Set technical direction and standards across algorithmic and engineering approaches * Own system architecture and ensure long-term scalability, maintainability and quality * Guide and support a small squad (approx. 5–8 engineers), helping unblock and mentor team members * Translate business and product requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery plans * Drive architectural discussions around performance, scalability and deployment * Act as a technical escalation point for complex challenges * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE We’re looking for someone with: * Strong commercial experience developing computer vision algorithms in production environments * Deep knowledge of modern C++ within large and complex systems * Strong experience with 3D geometry, tracking and numerical optimisation * Proven experience designing systems or leading major architectural work * Ability to operate at both detailed algorithm level and high-level system design * Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders * Experience mentoring or leading engineers within a team NICE TO HAVE (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL) * Experience with CUDA or GPU acceleration * Awareness of concurrency, networking or operating system concepts * Experience working with distributed or cloud-based systems * Exposure to machine learning techniques REWARD, BENEFITS AND WELLNESS UK BENEFITS * 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) * Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching * Hybrid working model * Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app * Onsite gym (Basingstoke) * Sony Group Company discounts HUNGARY BENEFITS * Annual leave in line with local labour law * Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office) * Access to sporting events and tickets * Sony Group Company discounts Cafeteria benefits include: * SZÉP Card * Nursery & Kindergarten contributions * Annual MOL Bubi Pass * Private medical insurance * Life & accident insurance * MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts * Seniority awards * Employee Assistance Program EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.te, develop and succeed.

Babyzone

Operations Officer - Babyzone Preston * 8:30am to 3:00pm on Wednesdays in term time * £13.45 per hour * Based at Inspire Vault Youth Zone, Tithebarn Street, Preston, PR1 1DN * Reporting to the Head of Babyzone Preston   About Babyzone: Babyzone is a charity which aims to support parents with children in the early years, aged 0 to 5 years.  We are focused on removing barriers that many parents face in accessing high quality early years provision. Babyzones are made up of soft play and evidence-based early years classes, one day a week in a clean, safe and welcoming environment. We design our approach around the needs of families who may not otherwise be able to access this support but are open to all. Parents and carers do not sign up in advance; there is no charge and we do not ask for any personal details. We believe that by removing barriers we are creating a fully accessible, inclusive place for parents and carers to bring their children to talk, read, sing and play together.  Babyzone Preston is a brand new Babyzone and we hope to be welcoming 180+ families each week as we do in our other Babyzone sites.     The role: The Babyzone Operations Officer is the face of Babyzone for our families and is responsible for ensuring that the set up and operations of the Babyzone run smoothly throughout the day.   Key activities: * Setting up and packing away Babyzone each Wednesday. This will include preparing the space by moving furniture, adjusting the layout to meet the needs of the families and ensuring that the space is clear of any hazards. * Supporting the external class leads with equipment that is required to deliver the Babyzone each week. * Supporting with the set up and packing away of the exploratory areas/soft play areas and overseeing these areas during the day (making sure there is no food or shoes on the mats, keeping the space tidy, safe and free of hazards). * Setting up and maintaining additional elements such as a book corner and ensuring easy access to buggy parking and the baby-changing facilities. * Personally, welcoming each family to Babyzone, engaging with families and their children throughout the day, facilitating relationships, building community and signposting to local services. * Capturing family numbers by entering basic postcode data into a digital form as families arrive at Babyzone * Acting as a point of contact and problem solver for any issues during the day that are raised by families or class leaders to ensure the smooth running of the Babyzone. * Welcoming external stakeholders to Babyzone * Championing the Babyzone ethos and mission * Meeting regularly with the Head of Babyzone Preston to share good practice   Your skills and experience: * You must love engaging with all families and young children * Understand and care about Babyzone’s mission * Be motivated and committed to the Babyzone principles and show sensitivity to the needs of the families who visit Babyzone * Be energetic and proactive, remaining calm under pressure * Value and support everyone who comes into contact with Babyzone with an awareness of, and commitment to equal opportunities, equality and diversity * Have an awareness of the importance of safeguarding children and understand that this is the responsibility of everyone * Be comfortable with the physical demands of moving furniture around and be up for the challenge of a quick set up and close down process * Work effectively as part of a team * Have excellent verbal communication skills   Babyzone will offer: * Safeguarding training and DBS check * Training and development opportunities   Babyzone is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.  If successful in your application for this role, you will have a DBS check approved prior to your first day in the job.