Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI) hiring C++ Software Engineer - Level 2 • Remote (Work from Home) | Himalayas
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C++ Software Engineer - Level 2

Hawk-Eye Innovations is a global leader in sports technology, providing officiating, broadcast enhancement, and data analytics solutions. Part of Sony Sports, they are known for making sports fairer, safer, and more engaging through cutting-edge innovation.

Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 12000k-18000k HUF

Hungary only

Join Our Team as a C++ Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in our Budapest office
Address: Váci út 144-150, 1138 Budapest, Hungary
Salary Range: 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 HUF/month (gross, depending on experience)

Hi, I’m KIERAN SMITH, C++ Discipline Lead and hiring manager for this role. I’m excited to invite you to apply for the C++ Engineer position in our Tracking Framework team here at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

If you're passionate about modern C++, performance optimisation, and solving complex engineering challenges at scale, this could be the ideal role for you.


What Your Day Will Look Like

As a C++ Engineer in our Tracking Framework Team, you'll help shape and support the core technologies used across multiple sports and products. From data ingest and output to multithreading, deployment of ML models, real-time pipelines and cloud systems — your work will directly impact global sports operations.

You’ll collaborate with product teams, creatives, and fellow engineers using agile sprints to ship reliable, performant systems that power some of the world’s biggest sporting events.


What We Value

At Hawk-Eye, we believe in technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and high ownership. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where engineers are empowered to take on responsibility and grow their impact.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump into a fast-paced engineering environment, contribute from day one, and raise the bar across code quality, performance, and design.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement core components of our real-time C++ frameworks

  • Maintain and optimise existing systems for performance and reliability

  • Support deployment and live testing at sports events worldwide

  • Collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams

  • Conduct code reviews and support junior engineers

  • Continuously improve our architecture, tooling, and development workflow

Tech Stack & Skill Requirements

Required:

  • Proficiency in C++ (modern C++ up to at least C++17)

  • Multithreaded programming and performance optimisation

  • Understanding of object-oriented design principles and architecture

  • Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio

  • Comfortable in a high-performance, real-time software environment

Bonus Skills:

  • Databases

  • OpenGL

  • Networking

  • FFmpeg

  • AWS or other cloud technologies

  • ZeroMQ or similar message queue tools

  • 3D geometry and rendering

Benefits & Perks (Hungary)

  • Annual leave per local labour law

  • Hybrid working (2 days/week in office)

  • Sony Group perks – discounted tickets and 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

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.


Apply Today

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.

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Salary

Salary: 12000k-18000k HUF

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Hungary +/- 0 hours

About Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)

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At the heart of Hawk-Eye Innovations is a culture driven by a passion for sport and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Since its inception in 2001, the company's mission has been to be the trusted choice for pioneering and inspiring change in sport. This ethos is woven into every aspect of their operations, from developing cutting-edge technology to fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment. Hawk-Eye's values – Be Brave, Be Owners, Be Inclusive – guide their approach to problem-solving and collaboration. They encourage their team members to be bold, take entrepreneurial ownership of their work, and contribute to a united community that values diverse perspectives. This culture has enabled Hawk-Eye to consistently challenge convention and deliver solutions that make sport fairer, safer, and more engaging for athletes, officials, broadcasters, and fans alike.

Hawk-Eye, a key part of Sony Sports, fosters an environment where creativity and technological expertise converge. The company is home to a talented group of inventors, mathematicians, developers, technical gurus, and production experts who are all, at their core, sports enthusiasts. This shared passion fuels their commitment to delivering the most sophisticated officiating, production, tracking, and analytics tools in the sporting world. With a global presence spanning over 43 countries and headquarters in Basingstoke, UK, Hawk-Eye offers a dynamic and international setting for its over 1000 team members. They are dedicated to not only revolutionizing sports through technology but also to the wellbeing and development of their employees, offering various initiatives to support personal and career growth, physical and mental health. This commitment to both innovation and people is central to Hawk-Eye's identity and continued success in transforming the landscape of global sports.

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