Outscal Logooutscal logo

Football Tracking Systems Technician

5 Days ago • All levels • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

This freelance position as a Football Tracking Systems Technician involves on-site work at stadiums in A Coruña, Spain, with potential travel across Spain and Europe. Responsibilities include setting up and monitoring electronic performance tracking systems (EPTS) and semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) during matches. This includes managing equipment (cameras, servers, cables), calibrating cameras, checking audio lines, monitoring software, exporting data, and uploading match data. Work hours are flexible but will frequently involve long days including pre-match setup and post-match wrap-up. The role requires strong technical skills, proficiency in English, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, live broadcast environment. Training will be provided on Hawk-Eye's systems.
Must have:
  • Technical skills (IT or Broadcast)
  • Problem-solving & analytical skills
  • Proactive & responsible attitude
  • Time management & high-pressure work
  • Professional communication skills
  • English fluency (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Driving license
Good to have:
  • Sports analysis knowledge
  • Football rules knowledge
  • Live event experience
  • Informatics & Networking skills
  • Willingness to travel

Job Details

📍 Location: The majority of work will take place on-site at stadiums in A Coruña, with further opportunities for travel across Spain and Europe.

📝 Contract: Freelance

💰 Daily Rate: 110€ during the training period and up to 220€ daily rate once training has been completed and match operations begin

📆 Start Date: Immediate


🌟What the Job is All About

We are looking to add new Football Tracking Systems Technicians to our operations teams focusing on our services within the LaLiga EA Sports and LaLiga Hypermotion. There may be opportunities to work across tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology collaborating with a dedicated and dynamic team.

Working day expectations:

  • Match Day -> Arrival up to 6 hours pre-Kick Off

  • Match Day -> End of day up to 2 hours post-game completion

  • There are also varied needs during the setup day/s which may require the assistants to be present on the day/s before match day.

  • The role requires the consultant to be flexible with work hours depending on the needs of the onsite team

We are searching for committed and passionate people to join our team. The team will provide you with the technical knowledge, assistance, and full exposure to our systems to perform match-day tasks and support your personal development and progression.

Please attach your CV in English or Spanish

💼Key Responsibilities

The main purpose of these services is to prepare the tracking systems at the stadium and monitor them during the match. These systems are the Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS) and Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT).

You can find the more specific responsibilities here:

  • Drive the van to the stadium and connect the power

  • Run fibre to the Outside Broadcast Cab and establish a link with stadium switches and cameras

  • Run cat6 to the Outside Broadcast Cab and establish a remote centre internet link

  • Check focus and line-up of cameras, adjust if needed following instructions from the remote centre

  • Monitor server status and health throughout the day

  • Connect SDI feeds and XLR communication lines

  • Connect SDI feeds with Host Broadcast for broadcast cameras and PGM

  • Calibrate cameras, add team lineups and conduct other pre-match checks

  • Check the audio lines with different parties

  • Operate the Virtual Reality system

  • Monitor our software during the games 

  • Export files (if any are needed), process any data, and convert these files 

  • Upload the necessary data after the match


🛠Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

  • Bright and enterprising with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your initiative

  • Time management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment

  • Ability to liaise with stakeholders in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.

  • Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking) as you may need to interact with colleagues from other countries

  • Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours

  • Driving licence 

Preferred:

  • A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast

  • An interest in sports and/or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game

  • Experience working on live events / technical production

  • Informatics and Networking skills

  • Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Spain

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you believe that you excel in certain areas and possess the passion and desire to develop further, we encourage you to apply

⚽Make an Impact in the World of Football

Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise how technology is used in Football! As a Football Tracking Systems Technician, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world.

Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆

Similar Jobs

Epic Games - Development Coordinator, Gameplay (Contract)

Epic Games

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Hasbro - Intern - Brand Marketing, Undergrad (Summer 2025)

Hasbro

Rhode Island, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Blinkhealth - Training Facilitator, Call Center

Blinkhealth

St. Louis, Missouri, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Real Estate Specialist - Central Region

Tesla

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Eleven Labs - Revenue Operations Analyst

Eleven Labs

United Kingdom (Remote)
1 Month ago
Evolution - iGaming Presenter (Customer Service Alternative) - Competitive Pay & Tips!

Evolution

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Nielsen Holdings - Sr. Staff Data Engineer

Nielsen Holdings

Gurugram, Haryana, India (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Hawk Eye Innovations - Football Tracking Systems Technician (Freelance)

Hawk Eye Innovations

Venice, Veneto, Italy (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Evolution - Shuffler

Evolution

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Warner Bros Discovery - Lighting Console/Board Operator

Warner Bros Discovery

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

SEGA US - Submissions Manager

SEGA US

Irvine, California, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Illusion Maker Senior

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Tesla - Finance Internship

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Senior Product Manager (Shooters)

Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Netflix - Manager, FS&A, Ads Revenue & Yield Analytics, APAC

Netflix

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
4 Months ago
CloudHire - General Accountant (Microsoft dynamics 365)

CloudHire

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Remote)
4 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Talent Casting Coordinator (Contracts)

The Walt Disney Company

Anaheim, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
The Walt Disney Company - Product Development Coordinator

The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
PwC - Foreign Accounting Senior Associate - US Client

PwC

Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay (On-Site)
5 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Account Executive, DASP

The Walt Disney Company

Mexico City, Mexico (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in A Coruña, Spain

Universally Speaking - Thai Games Tester

Universally Speaking

Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Scopely - Senior Game Designer - Scrabble GO!

Scopely

Spain (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Associate Product Manager

Aristocrat Gaming

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Social Discovery Group - Senior Lawyer (US litigation)

Social Discovery Group

Spain (Remote)
4 Months ago
King - Senior Data Engineer

King

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
4 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Media Public Relations Intern

The Walt Disney Company

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Evolution - Game Presenter – Schweizer-Deutsch sprechend

Evolution

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
9 Months ago
King - CRM Specialist

King

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Statement VFX - Senior 3D Generalist

Statement VFX

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Tripledot Studios - Senior Unity Software Engineer

Tripledot Studios

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Broadcast Jobs

Evolution - Live Game Presenter

Evolution

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
The Walt Disney Company - Senior Master Control Operator

The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
The Walt Disney Company - Media Replay Operator I, REMI

The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Hawk Eye Innovations - College Sports Systems Technician

Hawk Eye Innovations

California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Evolution - Online Game Presenter (Live Streaming Host) - Customer Service

Evolution

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Broadcast Marketing Manager

The Walt Disney Company

Hong Kong (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Warner Bros Games - Presentation Scheduler

Warner Bros Games

(On-Site)
4 Days ago
Evolution - Online Casino Dealer - Live In-Studio - Philadelphia

Evolution

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Hawk Eye Innovations - Football Video Systems Technician

Hawk Eye Innovations

Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Entertainment Technician

The Walt Disney Company

Kapolei, Hawaii, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (On-Site)

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Budapest, Hungary (Hybrid)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)

Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain (On-Site)

Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain (On-Site)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Hawk Eye Innovations

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug