Football Tracking Systems Technician - Firenze

Hawk-Eye Innovations

📍 Location: The majority of work will take place on-site at stadiums in Arezzo, with further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe. 📝 Contract: Freelance 💰 Salary: Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experience 📆 Start Date: Immediate 🌟What the Job is All About We are recruiting to fill Football Video Systems Technician roles within our expanding operations in Serie A and Serie B. There may be opportunities to work across tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology as part of a dedicated and dynamic team. Working day expectations: * Match Day -> Arrival up to 7 hours pre-Kick Off * Match Day -> End of day up to 2 hours post-game completion * There are also varied needs during the setup day/s which may require the assistants to be present on the day/s before match day. * The role requires the consultant to be flexible with work hours depending on the needs of the onsite team We are looking for committed and passionate people that are willing, and able to work throughout the football season. Please consider that this work is likely to be mostly on the weekend with some midweek fixtures. We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your match day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do. Working as a Football Video Systems Technician is a great entry-level route into full-time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. Please attach your CV in English 💼Key Responsibilities The main purpose of this role is to supervise and manage all the technical equipment present in the stadium for three of our Football systems: Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Goal-Line Technology (GLT) and Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS). You can find the more specific responsibilities here: * Provide support to the GLT operator in connecting the van with the Goal-Line Technology system equipment installed at the stadium and verifying the correct functioning of the latter; * Check that all the servers and equipment present on the van or in the Control Room are functioning and resolve the problems if necessary; * Connect the van or the Control Room with the Remote Center and test the connection with the Technical Guarantee in Lissone; * Installation of the audio and Referee Review Area (RRA) system on the sidelines and test with Lissone; * Take the video signals from the control medium of all the cameras that frame the field and provide our outputs for: GLT/Semi-Automatic Offside (SAO); VAR; ARE YOU THERE; VORcam; * Fill in the checklist relating to your role, reporting any uncompleted checks and specifying the reason; * Monitor the GLT and VAR systems during the match, communicating any problems to the Remote Center news station and resolving them with the support of the latter; * Fill in your sections in the match report and all the documents assigned in the check-list; * Help the GLT Operator with dismantling activities. 🛠Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential: * Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills * Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your initiative with minimum supervision * Time management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment * Ability to liaise with stakeholders professionally and approachable with attention to good communication. * Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking) as you may need to interact with colleagues from other countries * Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours * Must be located within a 50km radius of the specified city * Applicants must have a VAT number or be willing to open one Preferred: * A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast * An interest in sports and/or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game * Experience working with VT/replay technology desirable, or live event / technical production * Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Italy * Driving licence At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply ⚽Make an Impact in the World of Football Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise how technology is used in Football! As a Football Video Systems Technician, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world. Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆

Hawk-Eye Innovations

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire. This is an in-office role, and as such, will require you to live within a reasonable commute. Contract: Casual hourly contract Working Hours: Shifts typically 10 - 12 hours Hourly Rate: £13.00 - £18.20 Per Hour (exact rate will vary depending on role) Start Date: July/August 2026 WHY HAWK-EYE & WHY THIS ROLE?: We are looking for candidates to play a key part in delivering Goal Line Technology (GLT) at our centre in Basingstoke; however, there is scope for successful candidates to be offered further opportunities in delivering Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS) and Semi-Automatic Offside (SAO) in elite football competitions. Having successfully deployed this system across UEFA competitions, we are now expanding our remote operations to include the Premier League and Championship. Based in the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) at Hawk-Eye’s Head Office in Basingstoke, you'll play a crucial role in operating cutting-edge technology, liaising with Hawk-Eye colleagues on the ground across the UK, and a range of external stakeholders, contributing to the excitement of live sports events. While this is a casual contract, we are seeking candidates with full availability across the week. This role is designed for those looking to commit to significant hours, particularly during peak periods of the football calendar. WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE? For a typical 3pm kick off you can expect our call time to be 5 to 6 hours prior to the start of the match. Throughout the day you will be faced with several hard deadlines in which you will have to meet in order for the service to run effectively and efficiently. Initially, you will spend the first part of your day testing communications, calibrating, and optimising the technology. This ensures GLT is fully operational two hours prior to kick-off, allowing match officials to test its integrity. Warm up is our final opportunity to ensure the system is fully functional before we enter the live match. During the live match you will be monitoring the data, fine tuning the calibration and constantly preparing to produce a virtual replay for broadcasters should a goal line incident occur and activate our GLT system. To summarise, these would be the key components of the role: * Operation of the GLT system from the ROC during matches; * Match Day calibration of the GLT system * Monitoring of GLT live data * Delivering graphics and virtual replays for GLT and which will be shared with the TV audience worldwide * Collaborating with supervisors and on-site staff to ensure the system is operated to the highest standard * Investigating/troubleshooting software issues as technical support for the on-site team ESSENTIAL SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, AND REQUIREMENTS: * A technical grounding * Strong problem-solving skills * A willingness to learn * Excellent communication skills, punctuality and ability to follow instructions and work towards a shared goal * Ability to work flexibly, including weekday evenings and weekends for matches in line with match schedules * Live within a commutable distance of the Remote Operating Centre, Basingstoke (RG22) Desirable Attributes: * Experience, background or qualification in a technical-related course such as computing, computer science, engineering, mathematics, science or technology. * Understanding of PC networks and data collection * Camera optimisation At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply. AVAILABILITY AND TRAINING: Please Note: While this is a casual contract, matches take place strictly according to the football calendar. The journey will begin with training and testing during global sporting events from July and into August. It is crucial that you are able to provide a good level of availability to regularly contribute and participate in these exposure and training opportunities over the initial training period. The ultimate goal is that by the opening weekend of the Premier League in August we will have a pool of operators who are ready to deliver GLT across multiple competitions. This role will have an initial focus on UEFA Football events while you train and gain experience in operating our system, with successful candidates then being given further exposure during our EPL and EFL operations. A typical shift would start 6 hours before the designated kick-off time to set up and test technology. The end of the shift is dependent on service, but typically would be 1 or 2 hours after the match has finished. WHAT DIFFICULTIES MIGHT I FACE? Up to this point, while there may be many things that you find intriguing about this role, the difficulties you may face should not be ignored. * Working Hours: Due to the nature of the sports industry, there is often work on weekends and midweek evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles until the final whistle and takedown is complete. * High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure. We will do our best to train and equip you to the best possible level to help with these, however it is important to consider how you naturally navigate high-pressure environments, and whether this fast-paced role is the right fit for you. TEAM CULTURE At Hawk-Eye, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, high-performance culture where trust, passion, and innovation thrive. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member is empowered to push boundaries and contribute to the future of sports technology. Our work is guided by three core values: * We are Brave: We challenge the status quo, embrace big ideas, and constantly seek new ways to innovate in the sports entertainment industry. We aren't afraid to take risks in pursuit of excellence. * We are Owners: We take personal accountability for our work, our decisions, and our collective success. We celebrate our wins together and treat every challenge as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. * We are Inclusive: We believe our diversity makes us stronger. We cultivate a welcoming environment where unique perspectives are valued, all while being united by our shared love for sports and technology.

Hawk-Eye Innovations

Computer Vision Engineer – Algorithms Value Stream - Tracking & Auto Officiating Join Our Team at Hawk-Eye Innovations Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office locations: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: HUF 1,045,000 – 1,567,500 gross per month About the Role Hi, I’m Thomas Rychlik, Discipline Lead for Computer Vision Algorithms at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Computer Vision Engineer – Algorithms to join our Computer Vision team. This role is ideal for someone with early commercial or strong academic experience in computer vision who wants to continue developing their algorithmic skills while working on real-world, production-grade sports technology. You’ll be working on elite-level tracking systems across sports such as football and tennis, contributing directly to the development and improvement of core computer vision algorithms used in live sporting environments. The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on problem solving, performance, and accuracy. What You’ll Work On * Developing and improving football ball and player tracking algorithms using multi-camera systems * Contributing to multi-view geometry solutions for accurate tracking across the field of play * Supporting approaches to handling occlusion and recovery in fast-paced sports scenarios * Enhancing existing, mature computer vision systems used in live production * Optimising algorithms with performance and reliability in mind, including CPU and GPU considerations * Working in an agile environment to deliver robust, production-ready solutions Key Responsibilities * Assist in the development and improvement of computer vision algorithms * Implement, test, and validate algorithmic features * Collaborate with other engineers to solve complex vision challenges * Contribute ideas and improvements to existing approaches and pipelines * Share progress, challenges, and learnings with the wider team * Continue to grow technical capability through hands-on development Skills, Knowledge and Experience We’re looking for someone with: * Experience with computer vision algorithms (commercial or academic) * Working knowledge of C++, with a desire to continue developing modern C++ skills * An interest in performance optimisation for CPU and GPU workloads * Familiarity with image processing and multi-camera systems * A basic understanding of Git and Visual Studio Nice to have (but not essential): * Exposure to CUDA or GPU acceleration * Awareness of concurrency, networking or operating system concepts * Interest in machine learning 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) * Access to sporting events and tickets * 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 * 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.