Job description
Senior Computer Vision Engineer – Engineering
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £58,810 – £80,190
Working model: Hybrid (2 days per week in the nearest office to you – London, Basingstoke, or Bristol)
Introduction
Hi, I’m Kieran Smith, Computer Vision Engineering Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We’re looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our Cricket Engineering team.
This role is about building, maintaining, and evolving production-grade computer vision systems that power our cricket tracking solutions — from elite international sport through to emerging, lower-cost platforms.
If you enjoy hands-on C++ development, taking ownership of complex systems, and seeing your work used in real-world sporting environments, this could be a great fit.
About the Role
This is a senior, hands-on engineering role within the Cricket Solution Squad, working across the full cricket tracking ecosystem.
The focus is on CV-heavy engineering and system ownership, rather than pure research. You’ll be responsible for improving long-running production systems, modernising legacy platforms, and contributing to new capabilities that expand Hawk-Eye’s reach into new cricket markets.
What Your Day Will Look Like
You’ll work closely with experienced engineers in an agile, two-week sprint environment, tackling real engineering challenges that directly impact live and post-event cricket tracking.
While much of your time will be spent on C++ development, maintaining and improving our core tracking software, you’ll also have opportunities to:
Work with SQL databases in AWS
Develop serverless APIs in Python
Contribute to supporting tools across the wider cricket ecosystem
Over time, you’ll gain a deep, end-to-end understanding of how our cricket tracking platform operates and help shape its future direction.
Project Focus – Cricket
You’ll work across the iHawk and cricket solution ecosystem, including:
Building, extending, and modernising core cricket tracking software
Developing and maintaining computer vision–heavy tracking components
Integrating iHawk inputs and outputs into shared, cross-platform frameworks
Taking ownership of legacy tracking applications, including systems processing ML outputs
Updating and maintaining video encoding and processing pipelines
Contributing to evolving cricket capabilities, such as automatic bowler detection
Supporting low-cost tracking solutions (iHawk) using lower-quality camera inputs
Owning improvements across multiple applications, with a focus on long-term quality
Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams
Supporting testing and validation in real-world environments, including occasional travel
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of components within cricket tracking systems
Maintain and enhance existing software to modern engineering standards
Take ownership of applications and contribute to the technical direction of the platform
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver full lifecycle development
Support field testing and live deployments where required
Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a strong commitment to continuous learning
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong proficiency in modern C++ (up to at least C++17)
Solid understanding of multithreading and performance optimisation
Experience with architectural and object-oriented design principles
Experience writing testable, maintainable code
Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio
Working knowledge of Python
Nice to have (but not essential):
Qt
Databases (SQL)
OpenGL
Networking
AWS or cloud technologies
3D geometry and rendering
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 include:
SZÉP Card
Nursery & Kindergarten contributions
Annual MOL Bubi Pass
Private medical insurance
Life & accident insurance
MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts
Seniority awards
Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
As part of Sony Sports Businesses, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ, retain, promote, and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on skills, qualifications, and professional experience. Our goal is to provide a respectful, inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.
