Frontend Engineer - Level 2

Location: Hungary, Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary (Hybrid – 2 days in-office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: 650,000 – 1,000,000 HUF per month (gross)

Hi, I’m Jon Frost, Principal Frontend Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations and the lead for our Frontend Engineering discipline.

We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer (Level 2) to join our Data Engineering Team, where we build data-rich, interactive UI platforms used across the world of sport — from tools for analysts and coaches to live visualisations and broadcast overlays.

Our work powers real-time match data, video analysis for officials, and engaging insights for fans worldwide. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to learn, grow, and contribute to systems that combine sleek design, performance, and interactivity.

• Building and maintaining user interfaces using React and TypeScript
  

• Helping turn complex sports data into clear, usable experiences
  

• Working alongside backend, design, and data colleagues to deliver features
  

• Writing clean, maintainable code with guidance from senior engineers
  

• Testing and debugging across browsers and devices
  

• Developing your skills in performance, architecture, and release workflows
  

• Receiving mentorship and feedback to grow your frontend expertise
  

• Writing functional, maintainable code in line with team standards
  

• Testing and debugging across browsers and devices
  

• Using Jira for task tracking and Git for version control
  

• Taking part in code reviews and learning from peers
  

• Continuously developing your technical skills and contributing ideas
  

• Some experience with React and TypeScript (university, internships, or personal projects welcome)
  

• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern UI development libraries such as TailwindCSS, React Router and React Query
  

• Understanding of APIs and JSON data handling
  

• Interest in automated testing (Cypress, Jest or similar)
  

• Clear communication and willingness to learn from feedback
  

• Enthusiasm for writing clean, easy-to-understand code
  

• Exposure to Node.js or cloud services (AWS)
  

• Familiarity with video integrations, 3D object rendering or real-time applications.
  

• An interest in sports, data visualisation, or real-time systems
  

🇭🇺 Hungary

• Annual leave per local labour law
  

• Hybrid working (2 days in office)
  

• Sony Group perks – discounted tickets & 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
  

🇬🇧 UK (for reference across Sony Sports & Hawk-Eye)

• 25 days’ annual leave + 8 public holidays
  

• Enhanced pension (5% matching)
  

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office)
  

• Complimentary Unmind app for mental health support
  

• Onsite gym at Basingstoke HQ
  

• Sony Group discounts

Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony company, is a world leader in sports technology. We deliver sophisticated officiating, broadcast, and player tracking solutions across more than 25 international sports. Each year, our technology supports over 30,000 events in 500+ stadiums across 90 countries.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, or any other protected status.

Apply today to bring your passion for frontend engineering and innovation to Hawk-Eye, and help redefine how sport is experienced, analysed, and enjoyed.