Principal C++ Engineer – Cloud Video Framework (Hybrid)

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme (5% matching)

Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office/

Long Service Rewards

Unmind app access

Access to sporting events and tickets

Sony Group Discounts

Job summary

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead C++ development for the Cloud Video Framework. You’ll design, optimize, and scale live video processing and tooling used at live sports events.

Join a hybrid team with 2 days in-office, work across cross-functional groups, mentor engineers, and influence architecture while delivering high-performance, low-latency video systems in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally up to C++20).
• Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code.
• Familiarity with Git, Visual Studio, and debugging workflows.
• Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and streaming protocols; cloud/video workflows a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineering next-generation Video Review solutions across multiple sports disciplines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for Video Review.
• 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, supporting and line managing engineers.

Skills

Modern C++ up to C++20

Multithreaded code

Networking (TCP/IP)

Cloud technologies

Debugging and performance profiling

Tools

Git

Visual Studio

Job description

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead C++ development for the Cloud Video Framework. You’ll design, optimize, and scale live video processing and tooling used at live sports events.

Join a hybrid team with 2 days in-office, work across cross-functional groups, mentor engineers, and influence architecture while delivering high-performance, low-latency video systems in demanding environments.