Principal Computer Vision Engineer

Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Office locations: Basingstoke, London or Bristol
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £76,340 – £109,060 base salary + bonus + benefits

Hi, I’m James Sharam, Head of Computer Vision at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to join our Cricket Solution Squad.

This is a high-impact role focused on building a brand new cricket tracking system. You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture, technical direction and delivery of a next-generation tracking platform used in live sports environments.

We’re looking for someone who can operate at both a deep technical level and a system-wide level, bringing strong C++ expertise, computer vision knowledge and leadership capability to guide a small, high-performing team.

A strong background in mathematics and modelling is encouraged. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and building scalable systems, I’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to take ownership of a new, production-grade cricket tracking system and help define how it is designed, built and scaled.

This role goes beyond implementation. It’s about setting technical standards, shaping architecture, guiding a small squad, and ensuring systems are robust, scalable and production-ready.

The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on accuracy, performance and system-level thinking, spanning modern C++, multi-camera geometry and real-time tracking systems.

• Leading the design and development of a brand new cricket tracking system

• Owning tracking pipelines across the full system

• Defining and evolving system architecture

• Driving robustness, accuracy and performance in live sports environments

• Working closely with stakeholders, including senior leadership, to align technical delivery with product goals

• Supporting integration into broader tracking, broadcast and platform systems

• Exploring future capabilities including AR and broadcast enhancements

• Lead the development of computer vision systems from concept through to production

• Set technical direction and standards across algorithmic and engineering approaches

• Own system architecture and ensure long-term scalability, maintainability and quality

• Guide and support a small squad (approx. 5–8 engineers), helping unblock and mentor team members

• Translate business and product requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery plans

• Drive architectural discussions around performance, scalability and deployment

• Act as a technical escalation point for complex challenges

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong commercial experience developing computer vision algorithms in production environments

• Deep knowledge of modern C++ within large and complex systems

• Strong experience with 3D geometry, tracking and numerical optimisation

• Proven experience designing systems or leading major architectural work

• Ability to operate at both detailed algorithm level and high-level system design

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders

• Experience mentoring or leading engineers within a team

• Experience with CUDA or GPU acceleration

• Awareness of concurrency, networking or operating system concepts

• Experience working with distributed or cloud-based systems

• Exposure to machine learning techniques

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

• Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching

• Hybrid working model

• Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app

• Onsite gym (Basingstoke)

• Sony Group Company discounts

• 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

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is 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 commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.te, develop and succeed.