Senior Software Engineer - C++ (Broadcast Replay)
full-time•Basingstoke, London, Bristol•£58k - £80k
About this role
Senior Software Engineer - C++ (Broadcast Replay)
Salary Banding: £58,810 - £80,190 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Location: Hybrid, 2 Days a week in the office, minimum
Office Locations: Basingstoke, Bristol, London
Join Our Team as a Senior Software Engineer in Broadcast Replay at Hawk-Eye Innovations
Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Principal Software Engineer and C++ Apps Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We build systems that power some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport — from instant replays to high-stakes officiating decisions seen by millions around the world.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills, a curious mindset, and a passion for solving real-world problems in high-pressure environments. Whether you’re optimising multithreaded code for live encoding or interfacing with video hardware, you’ll be making a direct impact on how fans, players, and officials experience the game.
What You'll Be Doing
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for our Broadcast Replay systems
Working on a range of challenges — from hardware interfacing and network protocols to audio/video processing and UI
Building efficient, robust multithreaded C++ code
Taking part in field testing and supporting deployments at live sporting events
Partnering with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions
Championing high code quality and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
Lead technical discussions and contribute to design decisions
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
What We're Looking For
Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally up to C++20)
Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code
Familiarity with tools like Git, Visual Studio, and debugging workflows
Knowledge of relevant libraries such as Qt, FFmpeg, OpenGL, or audio processing tools
Exposure to network protocols or video/audio encoding is a bonus
A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from a world-class team
Bonus Points For
Experience with AWS.
Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments
Prior broadcast experience.
Benefits & Perks
Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 public holidays
Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching
Flexible Working: Hybrid model (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
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, or background. We want you to be your best and truest self here.
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If you’re excited by the idea of solving real-world problems at scale and want to make a difference in the world of sports tech, we’d love to hear from you.
What you'll do
- The Senior Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for Broadcast Replay systems. They will also take part in field testing and support deployments at live sporting events.
About Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)
We are a group of inventors, mathematicians, developers, technical gurus, production experts, and above all sports fans who develop and deliver the most sophisticated officiating, production, tracking and analytics tools in sport.
Beginning with tennis and cricket in 2001, we continue to diversify and grow into new sports and new applications, making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed. The world’s biggest sporting events trust Hawk-Eye to make the right call, when it matters most.
Hawk-Eye Innovations form a key part of the Sony Sports Innovations Group with a shared mission to deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast, and digital solutions to the sports world.
We are always on the hunt for new talent! We want people who are going to embrace entrepreneurialism, come up with great ideas, and most importantly be passionate about what they do.
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