C++ Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in our Budapest office Offices in : Basingstoke, Bristol and London Salary Range: 1mil to 1.5mil HUF per month

Hi, I’m KIERAN SMITH, C++ Discipline Lead and hiring manager for this role. I’m excited to invite you to apply for the C++ Engineer position in our Tracking Framework team here at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

If you're passionate about modern C++, performance optimisation, and solving complex engineering challenges at scale, this could be the ideal role for you.

As a C++ Engineer in our Tracking Framework Team, you'll help shape and support the core technologies used across multiple sports and products. From data ingest and output to multithreading, deployment of ML models, real-time pipelines and cloud systems — your work will directly impact global sports operations.

You’ll collaborate with product teams, creatives, and fellow engineers using agile sprints to ship reliable, performant systems that power some of the world’s biggest sporting events.

At Hawk-Eye, we believe in technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and high ownership. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where engineers are empowered to take on responsibility and grow their impact.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump into a fast-paced engineering environment, contribute from day one, and raise the bar across code quality, performance, and design.

• Design and implement core components of our real-time C++ frameworks

• Maintain and optimise existing systems for performance and reliability

• Support deployment and live testing at sports events worldwide

• Collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams

• Conduct code reviews and support junior engineers

• Continuously improve our architecture, tooling, and development workflow

Required

• Proficiency in C++ (modern C++ up to at least C++17)

• Multithreaded programming and performance optimisation

• Understanding of object-oriented design principles and architecture

• Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio

• Comfortable in a high-performance, real-time software environment

Bonus Skills

• Databases

• OpenGL

• Networking

• FFmpeg

• AWS or other cloud technologies

• ZeroMQ or similar message queue tools

• 3D geometry and rendering

• Annual leave per local labour law

• Hybrid working (2 days/week in office)

• Sony Group perks – discounted tickets and events

• Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, nursery/kindergarten support, MOL Bubi Pass)

• Private medical, life & accident insurance, dental discounts

• Seniority awards, Employee Assistance Program

• “All You Can Move” Pass option

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.

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.