Software Engineer - C++ (SMART Officiating)
Salary Banding: £44,910 – £58,810 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 Software Engineer in SMART Officiating 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.
Our SMART Officiating team is the backbone of these systems, developing cutting-edge solutions for live and post-match playback, video capture, and synchronised output — all while maintaining the reliability and performance elite sport demands.
We’re looking for a 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 SMART Officiating 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
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
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.
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.
