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SENIOR COMPUTER VISION ENGINEER JOIN OUR TEAM AT HAWK-EYE INNOVATIONS VALUE STREAM - TRACKING & AUTO OFFICIATING LOCATION: HYBRID WORKING – MINIMUM 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE OFFICE LOCATIONS: BASINGSTOKE, LONDON OR BRISTOL CONTRACT: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME SALARY: £65,440 – £87,260 Hi, I’m James Sharam, Head of Computer Vision at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our growing team. This is a key role focused on real-time skeletal, ball and game object tracking for multiple sports. A strong background in mathematics and modelling is encouraged. If that kind of technical challenge excites you, I’d love to hear from you. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer – Algorithms to join our Computer Vision team at Hawk-Eye Innovations. This role is suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys owning complex algorithmic systems and seeing them operate in real-world, production environments. The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on accuracy, performance, robustness, and system-level thinking, spanning modern C++, multi-camera geometry, cross-platform deployments, and cloud-enabled pipelines. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON * Designing, developing, and improving ball and player tracking algorithms using multi-camera systems * Owning and evolving multi-view geometry solutions for accurate, court-wide tracking * Developing robust approaches to occlusion handling, recovery, and failure modes in fast-paced sports scenarios * Enhancing and maintaining mature, long-running computer vision systems used in live production * Optimising algorithms for performance and reliability, including CPU and GPU considerations * Contributing to cross-platform systems, ensuring algorithms run consistently across environments * Supporting the integration of algorithms into cloud-enabled and distributed systems * Working in an agile environment to deliver robust, production-ready solutions at scale KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the development and improvement of computer vision algorithms from concept through to production * Design, implement, test, and validate complex algorithmic features * Take ownership of algorithmic components and drive their long-term maintainability and technical quality * Collaborate closely with engineers across computer vision, tracking, tooling, and platform teams * Contribute to technical discussions around architecture, performance, scalability, and deployment * Identify weaknesses in existing approaches and propose pragmatic improvements * Share progress, decisions, and learnings with the wider team * Support and mentor other engineers through code reviews and technical guidance SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE We’re looking for someone with: * Strong commercial experience developing computer vision algorithms * Advanced knowledge of modern C++, working within large, production codebases * Strong understanding of performance optimisation, including CPU and GPU workloads * Solid experience with image processing, geometry, and multi-camera systems * Experience working with cross-platform systems and real-world deployment environments * Familiarity integrating algorithmic components into cloud-based or distributed systems * Strong debugging skills and the ability to reason about complex system behaviour * Confident use of Git and Visual Studio in collaborative engineering environments Nice to have (but not essential): * Experience with CUDA or GPU acceleration * Awareness of concurrency, networking, or operating system concepts * Experience deploying or supporting algorithms in cloud environments * Interest in machine learning techniques and related libraries 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) * 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 an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is 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 commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.