Football Systems Operator
About the job
- Have technical aptitude and an interest in football and video technology.
- Work independently and solve problems.
- Work under time pressure and in stressful situations.
- Be willing to travel domestically and work abroad.
- Be willing to drive VAR buses to stadiums.
- Be flexible and willing to work weekends and evenings.
- Have an education level of MBO level 4 or higher.
- Set up Hawk-Eye technology at the stadium, including the monitor beside the field, audio equipment, and network and video cabling.
- Test the system before matches in collaboration with colleagues.
- Act as the point of contact for the stadium, referees, and on-site TV production.
- Work with video referees to provide the correct replay and best camera angle as quickly as possible to support decision-making.
- Monitor the system during matches and troubleshoot any problems.
- Maintain hardware and software on weekdays.
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