Job Description
Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer
Hawk-Eye Innovations
Salary £58,810 – £80,190 per annum (depending on experience and level)
Location Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office locations: Basingstoke, London, or Bristol
Join Our Team
Hi, I’m Gavin Cox, Graphics Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining our world-class team as a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer.
If you’re an experienced engineer passionate about real-time graphics, Unreal Engine, and pushing the boundaries of AR and VR in live sports environments, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on sports broadcasting and officiating at the highest level.
What You’ll Be Working On
As a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer, you’ll play a key technical role in building and evolving our Unreal-powered graphics pipeline. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, from investigating complex issues to designing and delivering core systems used in live broadcast environments.
Your work will include:
Designing, architecting, and implementing high-quality Unreal Engine solutions
Solving complex real-time graphics problems in live sports contexts
Improving performance, scalability, and reliability across graphics systems
Working closely with engineers, artists, and stakeholders to deliver robust, production-ready solutions
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead technical discussions and contribute to design decisions
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and creative disciplines
Take part in sprint planning, stand-ups, and design reviews
Technical Excellence & Code Quality
Develop and optimise AR/VR and backend graphics systems
Integrate Unreal Engine with in-house tools and art pipelines
Maintain high standards through code reviews, testing, and debugging
Take ownership of technical solutions and long-term maintainability
What We Value
At Hawk-Eye, we value technical excellence, collaboration, and curiosity. As a senior engineer, you’ll have the autonomy to influence how systems are built while being supported by a highly skilled, collaborative team.
Your work will directly contribute to innovative graphics solutions used across elite-level sport and global broadcasting.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong experience using Unreal Engine (ideally Unreal Engine 5), with C++ and Blueprints
Advanced C++ expertise (C++11 / 14 / 17), focused on clean, maintainable, high-performance code
Experience with graphics APIs such as DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan
Shader development experience using HLSL and/or GLSL
Solid 3D mathematics knowledge relevant to graphics programming
Hands-on experience working with AR and/or VR pipelines
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or similar)
Strong familiarity with Git or equivalent version control systems
Experience mentoring others and leading by example
Experience with other game engines is a bonus.
Reward, Benefits, and Wellness
UK Benefits
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching
Hybrid working model
Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app
Onsite gym (Basingstoke)
Access to sporting events and tickets
Sony Group Company discounts
Hungary Benefits
Annual leave in line with local labour law
Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)
Access to sporting events and tickets
Sony Group Company discounts
Cafeteria benefits, including:
SZÉP Card
Nursery & Kindergarten contributions
Annual MOL Bubi Pass
Private medical insurance
Life & accident insurance
MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts
Seniority awards
Employee Assistance Program
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a senior Unreal Engine developer excited by building high-performance, real-time graphics for live sport, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Hawk-Eye Innovations and help shape the future of sports technology and broadcasting.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Businesses’ aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Sports Businesses is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on their skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.
