Principal Software Engineer - C++ (Cloud Video Framework)

The role

You will engineer next-generation Video Review solutions across multiple sports disciplines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement components and lead technical discussions.

What you will do

• Engineering next-generation Video Review solutions across multiple sports disciplines
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for Video Review
• Taking part in field testing and supporting deployments at live sporting events
• Partnering with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions
• Championing high code quality and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
• Leading technical discussions and contributing to architectural and design decisions
• Mentoring, supporting and line managing engineers

Required qualifications

• Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally up to C++20)
• Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code
• Familiarity with tools like Git, Visual Studio, and debugging workflows
• Experience with networking (TCP/IP stack, streaming protocols)

Nice to have

• Exposure to cloud technologies or video/audio encoding workflows
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably AWS
• Experience with FFmpeg, audio/video processing, or multimedia applications
• Working on a range of challenges, from hardware interfacing and network protocols to audio/video processing and UI development
• Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments

Benefits

• Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law
• Sony Group Discounts: Generous discounts across Sony Group products and services
• Flexible Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts
• Seniority Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About the company

Hawk-Eye Innovations builds technology that powers critical moments in sport, including instant replays, broadcast augmentation, and officiating systems.