Computer Vision Engineer - Algorithms

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: BUDAPEST, VÁCI ÚT 144-150, 1138 HUNGARY CONTRACT: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME SALARY: FT 1,567,500 – FT 2,299,000 GROSS PER MONTH 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 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 STATEMENT As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is committed to building a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Sony Sports Technology is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We recruit, retain, develop and promote people based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed.

Protex AI

Protex AI is the AI Safety and Operations Intelligence Company. At Protex AI, we are at the forefront of AI-driven computer vision, building a safer, smarter industrial workplace with an intelligent operating system that redefines how facilities operate. Backed by top-tier global investors, we recently secured a $36 million Series B to accelerate our mission. Industry leaders like DHL, Amazon, and Tesla trust Protex AI to drive measurable safety improvements, achieving an average 64% risk reduction within just three months of deployment. Operating in 20+ countries, Protex is the go-to safety partner for Fortune 500 manufacturing and logistics enterprises, transforming workplace safety with real-time, AI-powered insights. ABOUT THE TEAM The Computer Vision (CV) Team builds and maintains the core foundation that powers all Protex systems, ensuring robust edge-to-cloud connectivity, scalable data infrastructure, and high-performance backend services. We support edge deployments for real-time computer vision applications and deliver resilient systems to enable proactive workplace safety at global scale. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in C/C++ to join our Computer Vision team. You'll design, implement, and optimise the high-performance, real-time video analytics pipeline that powers our AI-driven safety platform. Built on the NVIDIA DeepStream SDK and GStreamer, this pipeline runs on edge hardware and orchestrates decode, batching, inference, tracking, and analytics under strict latency and throughput constraints. You'll own performance, reliability, and observability across that pipeline — from custom GStreamer plugins through to edge-to-cloud delivery. WHAT YOU'LL NEED * 8+ years of professional software engineering experience * Deep understanding of traditional C/C++, with strong proficiency in applying modern C++ (C++17/20) features to write safer, cleaner, and more maintainable code * Proven expertise in multithreading, asynchronous programming, and concurrency management in C++ * Proven expertise in performance profiling and monitoring of C++ applications, with a focus on optimisation and throughput * Proven expertise in debugging multi-threaded & real-time C++ applications with GDB * Experience building and deploying with Docker, including on resource-constrained edge devices * Ability to influence technical direction, mentor others, and implement solutions * Proven ability to optimize complex systems for real-time performance and scalability * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field NICE TO HAVE * Hands-on experience with the NVIDIA DeepStream SDK * Hands-on experience with GStreamer and computer vision applications, including writing or maintaining custom GStreamer plugins (pads/caps negotiation, buffer/metadata handling) * CUDA and GPU programming experience, including GPU memory management on NVIDIA hardware (Jetson-class edge devices) * Knowledge of encoding/decoding algorithms (H.264, H.265, MJPEG) and streaming protocols * Experience with edge deployment on AWS IoT Greengrass (or similar edge runtimes) and edge-to-cloud IPC * Familiarity with Python for build tooling, test harnesses, and analytics integration * Experience with CMake-based build systems * A track record of building observability into real-time systems (structured logging, health/heartbeat signals, graceful degradation) WHY JOIN US At Protex AI, you'll work on cutting-edge problems with a mission-driven team. You'll have ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on workplace safety around the world. Protex AI is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace for everyone regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

Hawk-Eye Innovations

COMPUTER VISION ENGINEER - ENGINEERING Value Stream: Baseball Live Tracking Solutions Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Ft 1,045,000 – Ft 1,567,500 gross per month Join Our Team as a Computer Vision Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations Hi, I’m Kieran Smith, Computer Vision Engineering Discipline Lead here at Hawk-Eye Innovations, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining our Baseball Live Tracking Solutions Squad as a Computer Vision Engineer Working alongside experienced C++ engineers, product teams and sports technology specialists, you'll develop, maintain and evolve production-grade computer vision systems that power our baseball tracking solutions. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, contribute to real-world tracking systems and help shape technology used across elite sport. If you're passionate about computer vision, modern C++ and solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE As a Computer Vision Engineer, you'll play a key role in building and refining the software and tools that drive our elite baseball tracking systems. Working in an agile environment with two-week sprints, you'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. While modern C++ is the primary focus of this role, you'll also gain exposure to a broader technology stack including distributed systems, microservices, AWS cloud services and serverless Python APIs. This will give you a deep understanding of how our Baseball tracking platform operates end to end while allowing you to contribute to its future development. Working within a small, collaborative team, you'll quickly take ownership of features, contribute to technical design decisions and help deliver products that power world-class baseball tracking technology. WHAT WE VALUE At Hawk-Eye, we thrive on collaboration, curiosity and practical innovation. Our culture is built on openness, continuous learning and a genuine passion for technology and sport. As a Computer Vision Engineer, you'll be encouraged to explore new ideas, take ownership of your work and collaborate with talented teammates who will help you continue developing both technically and professionally. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Design, develop and maintain software, tools and applications across our Baseball tracking platform * Modernise and improve existing software systems * Develop cross-platform C++ applications and visualisation components * Participate in code reviews, pair programming and agile ceremonies * Support testing, debugging and deployment of new features * Continuously improve the quality, performance and maintainability of our software * Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a passion for learning new technologies WHAT YOU'LL BRING ESSENTIAL SKILLS * Strong experience developing software using modern C++ (ideally C++17 or later) * Good understanding of multithreading, object-oriented programming and performance optimisation * Experience developing software across Windows, Linux or macOS * Experience using Git and modern development environments such as Visual Studio * A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn DESIRABLE SKILLS Whilst not essential, experience in any of the following would be beneficial: * Qt * OpenGL or other graphics or visualisation libraries * Python * AWS or other cloud technologies * SQL or NoSQL databases * 3D geometry, rendering or visualisation pipelines * Computer vision or image processing REWARD, BENEFITS AND WELLNESS HUNGARY BENEFITS * Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law * Flexible Working: Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in the office) * Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, plus Sony Group Company discounts * Additional Benefits: * SZÉP Card * Nursery & Kindergarten contributions * Annual MOL Bubi Pass * Private Medical Insurance * Life & Accident Insurance * MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts * Seniority Awards * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) UK BENEFITS * Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 public holidays * Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% employer matching * Flexible Working: Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in the office) * Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app and onsite gym (Basingstoke) * Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, plus Sony Group Company discounts EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute, grow and succeed. APPLY TODAY! Join Hawk-Eye Innovations and become part of a team developing world-leading computer vision technology that powers elite sport. This is an exciting opportunity to work on real-world tracking systems, solve challenging engineering problems and help shape the future of sports technology. If you're ready to build innovative solutions alongside some of the industry's brightest engineers, we'd love to hear from you.