Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Office locations: Basingstoke, London, or Bristol
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £58,810 – £80,190 per annum (depending on experience and level)
Join Our Team as a Senior Unreal Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations
Hi, I’m Gavin Cox, Graphics Discipline Lead here at Hawk-Eye Innovations, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining our world-class team as a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer. If you’re an experienced professional passionate about creating cutting-edge real-time graphics solutions and eager to make a lasting impact on sports broadcasting and officiating, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
What Your Day Will Look Like
As a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer, you’ll be a technical leader, shaping innovative solutions for sports broadcasting that seamlessly blend Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). You’ll work on everything from addressing critical bugs to architecting and implementing core functionalities, ensuring our Unreal-powered graphics pipeline is robust, scalable, and efficient.
Leadership & Collaboration: Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious goals.
Technical Excellence: Develop and optimise solutions for AR/VR and backend graphics, integrating with in-house art assets while tackling complex challenges with innovative approaches.
Code Quality: Drive high standards in testing, peer reviews, and debugging to ensure consistent delivery of top-tier solutions.
Team Engagement: Contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and design reviews to share insights and build consensus.
What We Value
At Hawk-Eye, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As a senior engineer, you’ll have the autonomy to steer development efforts while being part of a supportive team that thrives on solving complex problems. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering pioneering graphics solutions that redefine sports technology.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
We’re looking for someone with:
Extensive Experience with Unreal Engine: Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (ideally Unreal 5) with expertise in both C++ and Blueprints. Experience with other game engines is a plus.
C++ Expertise: Deep understanding of modern C++11/14/17, with a proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code.
Graphics Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with backend graphics engines (DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan).
Shader Development: Proficiency in HLSL/GLSL and shader development for real-time graphics.
Mathematical Foundations: Strong grasp of 3D mathematics relevant to graphics programming.
AR/VR Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with AR/VR technologies and pipelines.
Agile Workflow Experience: Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or similar Agile methodologies.
Version Control: Proficiency with Git or equivalent version control systems.
Leadership Qualities: Experience mentoring team members and leading by example.
Reward, Benefits, and Wellness
We offer a comprehensive package to support your growth and well-being:
United Kingdom
Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding bank holidays).
Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching.
Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum 2 days in the office per week).
Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app, onsite gym (Basingstoke).
Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts.
Hungary
Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law.
Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in our office per week).
Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts.
Additional Benefits: Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass), private medical insurance, life & accident insurance, MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts, seniority awards, and an Employee Assistance Program.
About Us
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Businesses’ aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Sports Businesses is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on their skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.
Apply Today
Step into a leadership role with Hawk-Eye Innovations, where your expertise will shape the future of sports technology and broadcasting.
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What We Do
Recognised as a global leader in the live sports arena, pioneering change across Broadcast Production, Officiating and Performance through cutting-edge technology. Hawk-Eye delivers best-in-class technology to rights holders, officials, broadcasters, and more across the full video and data value-chain, constantly supporting the growth of sport through technology- from the field to the fan.
