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# Football Tracking Systems Technician - Firenze at Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)

- **Company:** Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)
- **Location:** Firenze, Italy
- **Compensation:** €130/day+
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawkeyeinnovations/dca0e834-c1a6-4290-91ad-7e7081e6615f/application

**Skills:** Fiber optic connectivity, Dante networking, EPTS, GLT, Colorimetry correction, Ultra Motion cameras, Video Assistant Referee (VAR), VT/replay technology, Live event production, Technical production

> Prepare, monitor, and maintain Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS) and Goal-Line Technology (GLT) systems at Italian stadiums during Serie A and B matches. Responsibilities include network configuration, calibration, colorimetry correction of cameras, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system performance.

## Job description

⚽Football Tracking Systems Technician| Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Freelance/Casual, Onsite at Stadiums in Italy, Firenze⚽

Are you passionate about football and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Football Tracking Systems Technician in the Italian Leagues!

📍 Location: The majority of work will take place on-site at stadiums in Firenze, with further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe. 📝 Contract: Freelance, Casual 💰 Salary: Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experience 📆 Start Date: Immediate

🌟What the Job is All About We are recruiting to fill Football Tracking System Technician roles within our expanding operations in the Serie A and Serie B. There may be opportunities to work across tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology as part of a dedicated and dynamic team.

Working day expectations:

- Match Day -> Arrival up to 6 hours pre-Kick Off
- Match Day -> End of day up to 1 hour post game completion
- There are also varied needs during the setup day/s which may require the assistants to be present on the day/s before match day.
- The role requires the consultant to be flexible with work hours depending on the needs of the onsite team

We are looking for committed and passionate people that are willing, and able to work throughout the football season. Please consider that this work is likely to be mostly on the weekend with some midweek fixtures.

We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your match day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do. Working as a Football Tracking Systems Technician, is a great entry level route into full time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations ltd. Please attach your CV in English

💼Key Responsibilities The main purpose of this role is to prepare the tracking systems at the stadium and monitor them during the match. These systems are the Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS) and Goal-Line Technology (GLT). You can find the more specific responsibilities here:

- Check that there is a fibre connection with all the switches in the stadium rooms and possibly resolve the problems by re-establishing the connections;
- Connect the EPTS room with the GLT/VAR (Video Assistant referee) van via the two networks .2 and .3;
- Set up and test communication via Dante with Replay Operator (RO), Assistant Replay Operator (ARO), Video Technical Guarantee (VTG) onsite and Technical Guarantee (TG) at the Remote Centre;
- Confirm with EPTS and GLT Remote Support that the system is working correctly and possibly follow the provisions deriving from this for troubleshooting;
- Calibrate the GLT system before the match, following the relevant checklist and carrying out all the necessary tests to test its reliability and precision;
- Monitor the correct functioning of the system during the referees' test approximately two hours before the match and make the necessary changes in case of problems or imperfections;
- Carry out, with the support of the camera control, the colorimetry correction of the Ultra Motion cameras on the goal line (UM1 and UM2), ensuring that they are as similar as possible to the broadcast cameras;
- Monitor the correct functioning of the system during the match, intervening, with the help of the onsite news station, in case of problems;
- At the end of the match, upload all the data requested by EPTS Remote Support, then help the Video Technical Guarantee (VTG) and GLT Operator with the disassembly activities

🛠Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential:

- Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision
- Time management skills and ability to work in a high pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.
- Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking) as you may need to interact with colleagues from other countries
- Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours

Preferred:

- A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast
- An interest in sport and/or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game
- Experience working with VT/replay technology desirable, or live event / technical production
- Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Italy
- Driving licence

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you do not hit all of the criteria above but believe that there are certain areas you excel in and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then we encourage you to apply.

⚽Make an Impact in the World of Football Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Football! As a Football Tracking Systems Technician, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world.

Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆

## 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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