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.

M-KOPA

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HEAD OF LEGAL, REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE – FINANCIAL SERVICES, WEST AFRICA, TO JOIN OUR LEGAL GROUP, AS WE SCALE UP AND DRIVE DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION ACROSS OUR MARKETS. JOB PURPOSE To provide group-wide leadership on financial services regulatory strategy and external affairs in West Africa, ensuring M-KOPA obtains and maintains required licences and meets supervisory expectations, while overseeing West Africa regulatory engagement and compliance execution. KEY JOB FUNCTIONS * Own and drive M-KOPA’s group-wide financial services regulatory strategy, providing senior leadership on regulatory risk, supervisory expectations, regulatory engagement, and governance requirements across all markets. * Lead regulatory approvals and ongoing supervisory engagement for key licences and regulated activities, including the Digital Credit Service Provider (DCSP) licence in Ghana, financial services licenses in Nigeria, and other relevant licensing/authorisation processes (e.g., MFI licensing, payments, lending, consumer finance). * Monitor changes in financial services regulation and supervisory priorities, assess impact on M-KOPA’s business model, and translate requirements into actionable guidance, controls, and governance enhancements to manage enforcement and conduct risk. * Partner with Product, Credit, Operations, Risk, and Legal to embed “regulatory-by-design” into new product development and market expansion, including advising on licensing scope, disclosures, customer outcomes, and regulator expectations. * Set the regulatory compliance tone for financial services, driving training and awareness programmes and strengthening first-line ownership of regulatory obligations across markets. * Provide senior support on regulatory reporting, assurance, and due diligence requirements, including engagement with investors, auditors, and development finance partners on financial services regulatory matters. * Lead external affairs for financial services regulation, representing M-KOPA in industry bodies, regulatory consultations, and policy discussions; and drive senior-level regulatory engagement strategy for West Africa (Nigeria and Ghana). * Develop, maintain, and oversee the implementation of financial services compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory playbooks, including an appropriate review cycle aligned to supervisory frameworks. * Partner with Risk, Internal Audit, Legal, Data Protection, and Operations to design and test regulatory controls, track remediation, and provide confidence in the effectiveness of the compliance framework for regulated activities. * Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and information requests; ensure timely, accurate high-stakes submissions and position papers; and provide escalation and direction to in-country compliance leads on regulatory filings and inspections. * Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and key external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate regulator accessibility, effective communication, and proactive management of supervisory expectations. * Work flexibly and collaboratively across all teams in the organisation to ensure the greatest impact and effectiveness of the Compliance Team’s day-to-day work * Undertake all other reasonable and related tasks associated with this role.   REPORTING STRUCTURE This role reports to the Director of Compliance EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED * 8+ years’ experience in financial services compliance, regulatory affairs, or in-house legal/regulatory roles within a regulated environment (digital credit, lending, payments, consumer finance, fintech, or banking). * Demonstrated experience leading licensing/authorisation processes and managing ongoing supervisory engagement, examinations, and regulatory reporting. * Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks and conduct risk, including consumer protection, AML/CFT, and (where applicable) data protection. * Proven ability to engage credibly with regulators, investors, auditors, and senior internal stakeholders, translating requirements into pragmatic, implementable controls. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong policy drafting, regulatory writing, and attention to detail. * Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business, or a related field; a relevant professional qualification (e.g., bar admission, CAMS/ICA, or similar) is an advantage. * Strong planning and execution skills, with the ability to operate strategically while driving delivery through country teams. WHY M-KOPA? At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com. Recognized four times by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing companies (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 7 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. Important Notice M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.  M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process. Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisting and interviews will take place at any stage during the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected before the advertised closing date. If your application is successful M-KOPA undertakes pre-employment background checks as part of its recruitment process, these include; criminal records, identification verification, academic qualifications, employment dates and employer references.