C++ Software Engineer

Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk-Eye Innovations is seeking a C++ Engineer to influence the core technologies that underpin real-time sports operations. You will work collaboratively with various teams and contribute to shaping performance-centric systems that massively impact sporting events globally. This hybrid role offers you the chance to innovate in a fast-paced environment while enjoying numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave per local labour law

Hybrid working (2 days/week in office)

Sony Group perks – discounted tickets and events

Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, nursery support, MOL Bubi Pass)

Private medical, life & accident insurance

Seniority awards

Employee Assistance Program

“All You Can Move” Pass option

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ (modern C++ up to at least C++17).
• Experience with multithreaded programming and performance optimisation.
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core components of real-time C++ frameworks.
• Maintain and optimise existing systems for performance.
• Support deployment and live testing at sports events worldwide.

Skills

C++

Multithreaded programming

Performance optimisation

Object-oriented design principles

Git

Visual Studio

High-performance real-time software

Job description

Join Our Team as a C++ Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in our Budapest office
Offices in : Basingstoke, Bristol and London
Salary Range: 1mil to 1.5mil HUF per month

Hi, I’m KIERAN SMITH, C++ Discipline Lead and hiring manager for this role. I’m excited to invite you to apply for the C++ Engineer position in our Tracking Framework team here at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

If you're passionate about modern C++, performance optimisation, and solving complex engineering challenges at scale, this could be the ideal role for you.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a C++ Engineer in our Tracking Framework Team, you'll help shape and support the core technologies used across multiple sports and products. From data ingest and output to multithreading, deployment of ML models, real-time pipelines and cloud systems — your work will directly impact global sports operations.

You’ll collaborate with product teams, creatives, and fellow engineers using agile sprints to ship reliable, performant systems that power some of the world’s biggest sporting events.

What We Value

At Hawk-Eye, we believe in technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and high ownership. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where engineers are empowered to take on responsibility and grow their impact.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump into a fast-paced engineering environment, contribute from day one, and raise the bar across code quality, performance, and design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement core components of our real-time C++ frameworks

• Maintain and optimise existing systems for performance and reliability

• Support deployment and live testing at sports events worldwide

• Collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams

• Conduct code reviews and support junior engineers

• Continuously improve our architecture, tooling, and development workflow

Tech Stack & Skill Requirements

Required:

• Proficiency in C++ (modern C++ up to at least C++17)

• Multithreaded programming and performance optimisation

• Understanding of object-oriented design principles and architecture

• Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio

• Comfortable in a high-performance, real-time software environment

Bonus Skills:

• Databases

• OpenGL

• Networking

• FFmpeg

• AWS or other cloud technologies

• ZeroMQ or similar message queue tools

• 3D geometry and rendering

Benefits & Perks (Hungary)

• Annual leave per local labour law

• Hybrid working (2 days/week in office)

• Sony Group perks – discounted tickets and events

• Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, nursery/kindergarten support, MOL Bubi Pass)

• Private medical, life & accident insurance, dental discounts

• Seniority awards, Employee Assistance Program

• “All You Can Move” Pass option

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 make a difference in the world of sports tech, we’d love to hear from you.