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# C++ Unreal Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)

- **Company:** Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)
- **Location:** Budapest, Hungary
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawkeyeinnovations/f6602a36-ee95-4795-9006-5764858d903a

## Job description

C++ Unreal Software Engineer Join Our Team at Hawk-Eye Innovations Value Stream: Video & Graphics Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Join Our Team as a C++ Unreal Software 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 team as a C++ Unreal Software Engineer.

If you're passionate about developing high-quality real-time graphics solutions and enjoy solving technical challenges, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on technology used across some of the world's biggest sporting events. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, contribute to innovative products, and continue developing your technical skills while helping shape the future of sports broadcasting.

What Your Day Will Look Like As a C++ Unreal Software Engineer, you'll help develop and maintain innovative graphics solutions for sports broadcasting, working across Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and real-time rendering technologies. You'll contribute to new features, improve existing systems, investigate issues, and work closely with experienced engineers to build reliable, scalable software.

Software Development: Design, develop and maintain Unreal Engine applications using modern C++ and Blueprints. Feature Delivery: Build new functionality, enhance existing systems and contribute to the continued development of our graphics platform. Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, artists, product managers and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code, participate in peer reviews, testing and debugging to ensure reliable software. Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that improve performance, usability and maintainability while continuing to develop your own technical knowledge. Agile Working: Take part in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and technical discussions as part of an Agile development team.

## What We Value

At Hawk-Eye, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges while supporting each other's development. We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, is curious, takes pride in writing quality software, and wants to make a genuine impact on products used by millions of sports fans around the world.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise We're looking for someone with:

- Commercial experience developing applications with Unreal Engine (ideally Unreal Engine 5).
- Strong knowledge of modern C++ (C++11/14/17) and object-oriented programming.
- Experience using Unreal Engine Blueprints.
- Experience developing clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
- An understanding of graphics APIs such as DirectX, OpenGL or Vulkan.
- Knowledge of HLSL/GLSL shader development would be beneficial.
- A good understanding of 3D mathematics relevant to graphics programming.
- Experience working within an Agile software development environment.
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- A willingness to learn, develop new skills and contribute to technical discussions.

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 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,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 more than 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 Join Hawk-Eye Innovations and help build technology that transforms the way sport is played, officiated and experienced around the world. If you're looking for your next challenge in Unreal Engine development and want to work with a team that's passionate about innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

## About Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hawk-Eye Innovations is the global leader in sports officiating and broadcast enhancement technology, providing optical tracking, video replay, and data analytics to make sport fairer, safer, and more engaging.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Sony Group)
- **Headquarters**: Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom (with additional offices in Southampton, London, Bristol, Atlanta, and remote centers across 43 countries)
- **Founded**: 2001
- **Founders**: Paul Hawkins (inventor of the Hawk-Eye system)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Sports Technology, Officiating Technology, Broadcast Production, Performance Analytics
- **Target customers**: Professional sports leagues, federations, broadcasters, and teams (B2B) across football, cricket, tennis, baseball, American football, basketball, rugby, ice hockey, and more.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To pioneer change in sport, challenging convention for its betterment through a unique blend of creativity, tech, and innovation." Their vision is "To be the trusted choice for pioneering and inspiring change in sport."

## Products & Services
- **Optical Tracking & Camera Calibration**: Powers performance, ball, and object tracking across all sports.
- **Video Replay & Officiating Systems**: Multi-angle replay technology underpinning VAR (football), Goal Line Technology, Semi-Automated Offside, TMO (rugby), Electronic Line Calling (tennis), and MLB/NHL/NFL replay systems.
- **Insight & Data Analytics**: Data collation, aggregation, and visualization for broadcast, team analytics, and fan engagement.
- **StatCast (MLB)**: Core ball, player, and bat tracking data for Major League Baseball since 2019.
- **Beyond Sports Integration**: Real-time 3D game recreations for broadcast (sister company within Sony Sports).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private subsidiary of Sony Group).
- **Key Metric**: Operates across 95+ countries, covering 400+ seasons, 400+ stadiums, and 45,000+ matches per year. Employs over 1,000 team members.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the Sony Sports family (alongside Pulselive and Beyond Sports). Key clients include FIFA, UEFA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, ICC, ATP, and WTA.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapidly expanding in North America (Atlanta hub for MLB, NFL, MLS). Implementing new technologies like ABS (Automated Ball-Striking) Challenge system in baseball. Expanding into new sports and leagues globally.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched Credibility & Longevity**: Over 20 years as the gold standard in sports officiating, trusted by the world's top leagues and federations.
- **Proprietary Technology**: Sub-second skeletal tracking, advanced camera calibration, and optical tracking systems that are deeply integrated into major sports (e.g., MLB StatCast, NFL replay, VAR).
- **Sony Ecosystem Backing**: Access to Sony's resources, R&D, and global distribution network provides stability and scale.
- **Global Scale & Data Moat**: The sheer volume of matches and data processed (45,000+ matches/year) creates a massive data advantage that is difficult for competitors to replicate.

## Strategic Focus
- **North American Expansion**: Growing the Atlanta office to support MLB, NFL, and MLS, hiring exceptional talent for the region.
- **Innovation in Officiating**: Developing and deploying new technologies like Semi-Automated Offside (SAOT) and ABS Challenge systems.
- **Broadcast & Fan Engagement**: Enhancing real-time 3D recreations and data visualization through the Sony Sports ecosystem.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring globally for software engineering, operations, product management, and commercial roles to support growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Global Impact**: Work on technology that directly influences the world's biggest sporting events (UEFA Champions League, World Cup, Super Bowl, Wimbledon, etc.).
- **Culture & Values**: "Be Brave, Be Owners, Be Inclusive." The company emphasizes bold problem-solving, entrepreneurial ownership, and a diverse, united community.
- **Flexible & Remote Working**: Offers flexible and remote working options, with a global presence allowing for travel and relocation opportunities.
- **Benefits**: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Sony discounts, free access to the Unmind app (mental health), health & wellness activities, and an onsite gym at the Basingstoke HQ.
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities to travel the world as a systems operator, or grow within engineering, product, and leadership teams. The company is scaling rapidly, especially in North America.

## Sources
1. [Hawk-Eye Innovations Official Site](https://www.hawkeyeinnovations.com/)
2. [Hawk-Eye About Page](https://www.hawkeyeinnovations.com/about)
3. [Hawk-Eye Careers Page](https://careers.hawkeyeinnovations.com/)
4. [Hawk-Eye Jobs (Ashby)](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawkeyeinnovations)
5. [CB Insights Company Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hawk-eye-innovations-limited)

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