Senior Computer Vision Engineer

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role within the Cricket Solution Squad, focusing on building, maintaining, and evolving production-grade computer vision systems for cricket tracking solutions. The role involves C++ development, system ownership, and contributing to new capabilities, with opportunities to work with SQL databases in AWS and develop serverless APIs in Python. You will work in an agile, two-week sprint environment, directly impacting live and post-event cricket tracking.

Must Have

• Lead the design and implementation of components within cricket tracking systems
• Maintain and enhance existing software to modern engineering standards
• Take ownership of applications and contribute to the technical direction of the platform
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver full lifecycle development
• Support field testing and live deployments where required
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a strong commitment to continuous learning

Good to Have

• Qt
• Databases (SQL)
• OpenGL
• Networking
• AWS or cloud technologies
• 3D geometry and rendering

Perks & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching
• Hybrid working model
• Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app
• Onsite gym (Basingstoke)
• Access to sporting events and tickets
• Sony Group Company discounts
• SZÉP Card (Hungary)
• Nursery & Kindergarten contributions (Hungary)
• Annual MOL Bubi Pass (Hungary)
• Private medical insurance (Hungary)
• Life & accident insurance (Hungary)
• MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts (Hungary)
• Seniority awards (Hungary)
• Employee Assistance Program (Hungary)

Introduction

Hi, I’m Kieran Smith, Computer Vision Engineering Discipline Lead. We’re looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our Cricket Engineering team.

This role is about building, maintaining, and evolving production-grade computer vision systems that power our cricket tracking solutions — from elite international sport through to emerging, lower-cost platforms.

If you enjoy hands-on C++ development, taking ownership of complex systems, and seeing your work used in real-world sporting environments, this could be a great fit.

About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role within the Cricket Solution Squad, working across the full cricket tracking ecosystem.

The focus is on CV-heavy engineering and system ownership, rather than pure research. You’ll be responsible for improving long-running production systems, modernising legacy platforms, and contributing to new capabilities that expand Hawk-Eye’s reach into new cricket markets.

What Your Day Will Look Like

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers in an agile, two-week sprint environment, tackling real engineering challenges that directly impact live and post-event cricket tracking.

While much of your time will be spent on C++ development, maintaining and improving our core tracking software, you’ll also have opportunities to:

• Work with SQL databases in AWS
• Develop serverless APIs in Python
• Contribute to supporting tools across the wider cricket ecosystem

Over time, you’ll gain a deep, end-to-end understanding of how our cricket tracking platform operates and help shape its future direction.

Project Focus – Cricket

You’ll work across the iHawk and cricket solution ecosystem, including:

• Building, extending, and modernising core cricket tracking software
• Developing and maintaining computer vision–heavy tracking components
• Integrating iHawk inputs and outputs into shared, cross-platform frameworks
• Taking ownership of legacy tracking applications, including systems processing ML outputs
• Updating and maintaining video encoding and processing pipelines
• Contributing to evolving cricket capabilities, such as automatic bowler detection
• Supporting low-cost tracking solutions (iHawk) using lower-quality camera inputs
• Owning improvements across multiple applications, with a focus on long-term quality
• Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams
• Supporting testing and validation in real-world environments, including occasional travel

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of components within cricket tracking systems
• Maintain and enhance existing software to modern engineering standards
• Take ownership of applications and contribute to the technical direction of the platform
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver full lifecycle development
• Support field testing and live deployments where required
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a strong commitment to continuous learning

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (up to at least C++17)
• Solid understanding of multithreading and performance optimisation
• Experience with architectural and object-oriented design principles
• Experience writing testable, maintainable code
• Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio
• Working knowledge of Python

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Qt
• Databases (SQL)
• OpenGL
• Networking
• AWS or cloud technologies
• 3D geometry and rendering

Reward, Benefits, and Wellness

UK Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching
• Hybrid working model
• Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app
• Onsite gym (Basingstoke)
• Access to sporting events and tickets
• Sony Group Company discounts

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

Cafeteria benefits include:

• 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 and Inclusion

As part of Sony Sports Businesses, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ, retain, promote, and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on skills, qualifications, and professional experience. Our goal is to provide a respectful, inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.