Unreal Engine Developer

Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Sportradar is the leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services. Since 2001, we have occupied a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media, and betting industries; providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business. 

Launched in February 2023, Sportradar’s Sports Virtualisation unit is at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge technology that transforms traditional sports media consumption into dynamic, interactive experiences. Our solutions leverage the latest in computer vision technology to deliver real-time statistics overlays, virtual advertising integration, and skeletal tracking data for immersive recreations of sports events. These advancements are redefining how fans engage with sports, allowing for new and exciting ways to experience live games and events. 

Since our inception, we've already introduced three groundbreaking products designed to enhance fan interaction and bring the future of sports to life. These products, developed in collaboration with top leagues and federations worldwide, are driving our vision for the next era of fan engagement. Learn more about our latest innovations here: https://investors.sportradar.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sportradar-deepens-official-partnership-nba-launch-innovative. 

We are looking for you to fill the role as Unreal Engine engineer to join the team of talented C++/Blueprint developers and 2D/3D artists to create engaging products using Unreal Engine 5.5. Through the availability of skeletal tracking data of live sports events completely new products can be produced which use game engine technology in non-standard ways. Generating live streams from cloud-based setup, over mass-production of clips in render farms to real-time interactive tools and games are only some of our topics. 

THE CHALLENGE: 

• You will support our international team of C++ developers and designers in exciting projects as well as doing maintenance and stabilization of running systems. 
• In projects you plan and develop new features together with the team either with C++ or using Blueprints in the latest Unreal Engine version. 
• Your code is highly optimized and efficient to guarantee real-time rendering on modern hardware and cloud infrastructure. 

ABOUT YOU:

• IT related university degree (BA / MA), or similar. 
• You are familiar with Unreal Engine 5.0 or newer. 
• Fundamental understanding of the software development processes. 
• You are interested in sports, game development and video streaming technology. 
• The extension of complex and performance-optimized software challenges you. 
• For you, strong teamwork and communication skills are not just empty phrases. 
• You have a good command of written and spoken English. 
• Continuous personal development is a matter of course for you. 

OUR OFFER: 

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US).  
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan. 
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants. 
• Hybrid work model. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 

• Screening call: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Interview with the Hiring Team: Meet the hiring team to dive into your experience, as also discuss team fit. 
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3 weeks.

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!