Principal Software Engineer/ Team Lead

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - TEAM LEAD

WE EXIST TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF ATHLETES AND TEAMS

Our mission is to enhance the performance of athletes and teams, which we achieve by developing the premier technology platforms for sports. We've been at the forefront of sports technology and science since 2006- we don't just work in the sporting industry, we are actively changing its future.  Our solutions are designed to help athletes and coaches “play smart” in a world where 1% can mean the difference between winning and losing.

We work with over 4,600 teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimise athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.  Our solutions include wearable technology, video analytics, and athlete monitoring solutions, and we are passionate about helping sports organisations at all levels to better scout, recruit, teach, and win.   

Your Mission: Lead the Future of Sports Technology

We're not just building software; we're redefining how athletes and teams analyze performance and win. As a visionary Principal Software Engineer/ Team Lead in London, you will be at the heart of this transformation. This role is for a leader who is passionate about building, mentoring, and inspiring a team to deliver groundbreaking technology that impacts elite sports worldwide.

This is more than a technical role—it's a chance to own the future. You will set the technical strategy for our flagship video analysis platform and its next-generation suite, guiding your team with a clear vision and empowering them to achieve it. If you are a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is driven to build state-of-the-art products and world-class teams, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

• Define the Vision: Own the architectural strategy and technical roadmap for our core video analysis products, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
• Mentor and Empower: Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented agile team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, excellence, and continuous learning.
• Architect for the Future: Lead the design and architecture of new features, ensuring our products are scalable, reliable, and secure for a global user base.
• Drive Excellence: Champion code quality and engineering best practices, guiding your team to build efficient and maintainable software.
• Influence Strategy: Represent your domain in quarterly and product planning, using your expertise to shape the company’s strategic direction.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Proven Leadership: A strong track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams to successfully deliver complex software products.
• Architectural Acumen: Extensive experience in software architecture and design, with a deep understanding of concepts like scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Technical Expertise: A solid foundation in modern C++ and a strong understanding of object-oriented design and multi-threaded programming concepts. Experience with video streaming and media libraries is a plus.
• Agile Mindset: Expertise in modern software engineering practices, including agile methodologies, CI/CD, and test-driven development.
• Communication & Collaboration: Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships and influence stakeholders across the organization.

WHY CATAPULT? 

• A Culture of Ownership: We empower our leaders with the autonomy to make decisions, challenge the status quo, and drive tangible results.
• Innovation at Our Core: Work with an innovative and ambitious team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sports technology.
• Impactful Products: Build software used by professional and semi-professional sports teams globally, making a real-world difference in their performance.
• A Growing Team: Be a key part of our growth story, helping us scale our teams and technology to meet a growing demand.

Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and individual athletes on the planet! While we have access to many exciting opportunities, we also realise that we are here to do a very important job for our customers. As a result, we aim to work with purpose and intention. We look for people that fit into our team culture, those who actively contribute and individuals who are excited about what they do. 

In order to build the future of sports performance, we need the brightest talent in order to do so. If you think you can contribute to the empowering, enjoyable and exciting Catapult environment, then we invite you to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role