C++ Software Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Programming • $1,000,000 PA - $1,500,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Join Hawk-Eye Innovations as a C++ Engineer on the Tracking Framework team. This role involves shaping and supporting core technologies for sports and products, covering data ingest, output, multithreading, ML model deployment, real-time pipelines, and cloud systems. You will collaborate with product teams, creatives, and engineers using agile sprints to deliver reliable, performant systems for major sporting events. The company values technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and high ownership in a collaborative environment. You will design and implement core C++ framework components, optimize existing systems, support deployment at global sports events, and conduct code reviews.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in modern C++ (up to C++17)
  • Multithreaded programming
  • Performance optimization
  • Object-oriented design principles
  • Git and Visual Studio familiarity
  • Real-time software environment experience
Good to have:
  • Databases
  • OpenGL
  • Networking
  • FFmpeg
  • AWS or cloud technologies
  • ZeroMQ or similar message queues
  • 3D geometry and rendering
Perks:
  • 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

Job Details

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.

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