
Hawk-Eye Innovations · Hungary
SENIOR C++ UNREAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER LOCATION: HYBRID WORKING – MINIMUM 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE OFFICE: BUDAPEST, VÁCI ÚT 144-150, 1138 HUNGARY CONTRACT: ...
LOCATION: HYBRID WORKING – MINIMUM 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SENIOR UNREAL ENGINEER AT HAWK-EYE INNOVATIONS
Hi, I’m Gavin Cox, Graphics Discipline Lead here at Hawk-Eye Innovations, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining our
world-class team as a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer. If you’re an experienced professional passionate about creating
cutting-edge real-time graphics solutions and eager to make a lasting impact on sports broadcasting and officiating, this is the
opportunity you’ve been looking for.
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.
At Hawk-Eye, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. 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.
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.
We offer a comprehensive package to support your growth and well-being:
Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding bank holidays).
Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching.
Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum 2 days in the office per week).
Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app, onsite gym (Basingstoke).
Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts.
Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law.
Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in our office per week).
Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts.
Additional Benefits: Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass), private medical
insurance, life & accident insurance, MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts, seniority awards, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony company, is a world leader in sports technology. We deliver sophisticated officiating, broadcast, and
player tracking solutions across more than 25 international sports. Each year, our technology supports over 30,000 events in 500+
stadiums across 90 countries.
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.
Step into a leadership role with Hawk-Eye Innovations, where your expertise will shape the future of sports technology and
broadcasting.
Join Our Team as a Senior C++ Software Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations Salary Banding: HUF 1.5M - HUF 2.2M per month Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Working Location: Hybrid, 2 Days a week in the office, minimum Office Location: Budapest Hi, I’m Steve Hardingson, Head of the “Video and Cloud” Value Stream at Hawk-Eye Innovations. Are you interested in working with the latest technologies in a fast-paced environment, with exciting career opportunities in a growing business? At Hawk-Eye, we build technology that powers some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport, from instant replays and broadcast augmentation to officiating systems trusted by leagues, federations, broadcasters, and millions of fans worldwide. Our Value Stream builds the backbone of Hawk-Eye. From unified software architecture to automated deployment and operational tooling, we create the systems that enable our world-leading sports technology platforms to operate as a single, high-performance machine. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of cutting-edge products and solutions including SMART Broadcasting, Video Cloud, GFX, and other leading tooling and infrastructure platforms that support live sports production and delivery around the globe. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills, a curious mindset, and a passion for solving real-world problems in high-pressure environments. Whether you’re optimising multithreaded code for live encoding, interfacing with video hardware, or building scalable tooling systems, you’ll be making a direct impact on how fans, players, officials, and broadcasters experience sport. What You'll Be Doing * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for our systems and tooling platforms * Develop and maintain desktop applications using C++, including backend and business logic as well as front-end user interface development, primarily using Qt. Experience with React.js is a plus. * Taking part in field testing and supporting deployments at live sporting events * Partnering with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions * Championing high code quality and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement * Leading technical discussions and contributing to architectural and design decisions * Mentoring and supporting junior and mid-level engineers What We're Looking For * Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally up to C++20) * Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code * Experience building Windows desktop user interfaces, preferably using Qt * Familiarity with tools like Git, Visual Studio, and debugging workflows * Exposure to network protocols, cloud technologies, or video/audio encoding workflows is a bonus * A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from a world-class engineering team Bonus Points For * Experience with AWS, FFmpeg, audio/video processing, or multimedia applications. * Working on a range of challenges, from hardware interfacing and network protocols to audio/video processing and UI development * Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments Hungary Benefits * Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law * Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in our office per week) * Access to sporting events and tickets * Sony Group Company Discounts * Other Benefits: Cafeteria options (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 Employer We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, or background. We want you to be your best and truest self here. Apply Today If you’re excited by the idea of solving real-world problems at scale and want to help shape the future of sports technology, we’d love to hear from you.
SENIOR MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER Join Our Team as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations Hi, I’m Mat Richards, Director of the tracking and auto officiating value stream at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We're on a mission to revolutionise sports technology, delivering real-time ball, player, and skeletal tracking solutions that power everything from officiating to fan engagement. Our Machine Learning team plays a vital role in building game-changing systems like SkeleTRACK, which is already trusted by top-tier US sports leagues and European football clubs. As we push into new sports and services, we're looking for a passionate Senior Machine Learning Engineer who’s ready to lead from the front, drive innovation, and help elevate our technology to the next level. What Your Day Will Look Like: As a Senior ML Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our development lifecycle. You’ll work closely with product managers, annotation specialists, and engineers across the Computer Vision and ML teams. Here’s what a typical week might involve: * Designing and developing new machine learning models with a focus on real-time performance. * Integrating cutting-edge ML features into our SkeleTRACK product. * Analysing model performance and identifying areas of improvement. * Mentoring junior engineers and driving technical discussions. * Collaborating with annotation teams to ensure data quality and workflow efficiency. * Staying ahead of the curve by keeping up with CV/ML research and attending top conferences. * Proactively identifying problems and owning solutions from design to delivery. This is a role that demands both depth and breadth—you’ll be expected to ship clean, well-structured code, and contribute meaningfully to architectural decisions. What We Value At Hawk-Eye, our culture is built on openness, collaboration, and technical excellence. Here’s what we value in our team members: * Autonomy & Accountability – We trust our engineers to own their work and deliver impact. * Mentorship & Leadership – As a senior team member, you’ll lead by example and uplift others. * Pragmatism – We’re creative and experimental, but always grounded in real-world application. * Continuous Learning – From peer code reviews to hack days and conferences, we never stop growing. * Collaboration – We work cross-functionally and communicate with transparency and empathy. Tech Stack and Skill Requirements We work at the cutting edge of ML and sports tech. You’ll ideally bring expertise in: Must-Haves: * Python (strong programming fundamentals) * PyTorch and PyTorch-Ignite * Linux & Windows 10 experience * TensorRT for model optimisation * GIT and collaborative software development Nice-to-Haves: * Modern C++ (C++17/20) * CUDA * OpenCV * ClearML * CMake & Visual Studio * Typescript & Semantic UI React * SSH and secure deployment workflows Bonus Skills: * QT, JIRA, and Confluence * TeamCity for CI/CD 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 Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited about working with elite engineers, solving complex ML problems in real-time, and seeing your work power some of the world’s biggest sporting events, then we’d love to meet you. Here at Hawk-Eye, you won’t just be building models—you’ll be helping define the future of sports technology. Apply now and join us in shaping the next era of officiating, broadcast, and fan experience.
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. WHAT IS THE ROLE The Product Manager will lead critical areas within self-service cloud growth, empowering self-service customers and trial users to be successful. This role specifically focuses on human user onboarding and agents onboarding, directly influencing the successful growth of Elastic Cloud. 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