Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer
About the job
- Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine, ideally Unreal Engine 5, and expertise in C++ and Blueprints.
- Deep understanding of modern C++11, C++14, and C++17, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, high-performance code.
- Hands-on experience with backend graphics engines such as DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan.
- Proficiency in HLSL or GLSL and shader development for real-time graphics.
- Strong grasp of 3D mathematics relevant to graphics programming.
- Demonstrated experience working with augmented reality and virtual reality technologies and pipelines.
- Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or similar Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency with Git or an equivalent version control system.
- Experience mentoring team members and leading by example.
- Address critical bugs and architect and implement core functionalities for the Unreal-powered graphics pipeline.
- Develop and optimise solutions for augmented reality, virtual reality, and backend graphics, integrating with in-house art assets.
- Maintain high standards in testing, peer reviews, and debugging.
- Contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and design reviews.
- Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver goals.
- Experience with other game engines.
About the company
Hawk-Eye Innovations creates officiating, broadcast, tracking and analytics tools for sports. It started with tennis and cricket in 2001 and now expands to more sports, serving major events and partners like Sony Sports Innovations Group. How it works: its systems use multiple cameras and computer vision to track ball movement and player actions, reconstruct 3D trajectories, and provide precise decisions (line calls, outs, goals) as well as live video feeds and data analytics for broadcasters, teams, and officials. How it differs: it combines a proven, widely adopted ball-tracking and officiating platform with production and digital solutions and integration across sports, trusted by the world’s biggest events and backed by a large, experienced team. Its goal is to make sports fairer, safer, more engaging and better informed by delivering reliable officiating tools, high-quality broadcast support, and actionable analytics.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Croatia signed a five-year VAR deal on July 6, 2026 through 2030/31.
- Ekstraklasa and Live Park expand Hawk-Eye’s AI tracking, tactical cameras, and HawkAR.
- Sony named Ben Crossing CEO on April 27, 2026, signaling aggressive sports expansion.
What critics are saying
- Premier League scrutiny on September 14, 2026 keeps Hawk-Eye under constant officiating criticism.
- Genius Sports now owns Premier League SAOT, weakening Hawk-Eye’s monopoly in elite football.
- Any major VAR or goal-line mistake becomes an existential trust risk for future contracts.
What makes Hawk-Eye Innovations unique
- Sony-owned Hawk-Eye spans officiating, broadcast, data, and biomechanical systems across 100+ countries.
- FIFA, UEFA, and World Athletics rely on Hawk-Eye for decisive, high-stakes reviews.
- SkeleTRACK, HawkAR, and SMART Replay bundle tracking, AR graphics, and VAR workflows.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation