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

Salary Banding: HUF 1.5M - HUF 2.2M per month
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Location: Hybrid, 2 Days a week in the office, minimum
Office Location: Budapest

Hi, I’m Steve Hardingson, Head of Video and Cloud Value Stream at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

Are you interested in working with the latest technologies in a fast-paced environment, with exciting career opportunities in a growing business?

At Hawk-Eye, we build technology that powers some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport, from instant replays and broadcast augmentation to officiating systems trusted by leagues, federations, broadcasters, and millions of fans worldwide.

Our Value Stream builds the backbone of Hawk-Eye. From unified software architecture to automated deployment and operational tooling, we create the systems that enable our world-leading sports technology platforms to operate as a single, high-performance machine. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of cutting-edge products and solutions including SMART Broadcasting, Video Cloud, GFX, and other leading tooling and infrastructure platforms that support live sports production and delivery around the globe.

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, interfacing with video hardware, or building scalable tooling systems, you’ll be making a direct impact on how fans, players, officials, and broadcasters experience sport.

What You'll Be Doing

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for our systems and tooling platforms
Working on a range of challenges, from hardware interfacing and network protocols to audio/video processing and UI development
Building efficient, robust multithreaded C++ applications
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
Leading technical discussions and contributing to architectural and design decisions
Mentoring and supporting 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 and frameworks such as Qt, FFmpeg, OpenGL, or audio/video processing tools
Exposure to network protocols, cloud technologies, or video/audio encoding workflows is a bonus
A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from a world-class engineering team

Bonus Points For

Experience with AWS
Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments

Hungary Benefits

Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law
Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in our office per week)
Access to sporting events and tickets
Sony Group Company Discounts
Other Benefits: Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass), Private Medical Insurance, Life & Accident Insurance, MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts, Seniority Awards, Employee Assistance Program

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 help shape the future of sports technology, we’d love to hear from you.