Senior C++ Software Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior C++ Software Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Salary Banding: HUF 1.5M - HUF 2.2M per month
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Location: Hybrid, 2 Days a week in the office, minimum
Office Location: Budapest


Hi, I’m Steve Hardingson, Head of the “Video and Cloud” Value Stream at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

Are you interested in working with the latest technologies in a fast-paced environment, with exciting career opportunities in a growing business?

At Hawk-Eye, we build technology that powers some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport, from instant replays and broadcast augmentation to officiating systems trusted by leagues, federations, broadcasters, and millions of fans worldwide.

Our Value Stream builds the backbone of Hawk-Eye. From unified software architecture to automated deployment and operational tooling, we create the systems that enable our world-leading sports technology platforms to operate as a single, high-performance machine. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of cutting-edge products and solutions including SMART Broadcasting, Video Cloud, GFX, and other leading tooling and infrastructure platforms that support live sports production and delivery around the globe.

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills, a curious mindset, and a passion for solving real-world problems in high-pressure environments. Whether you’re optimising multithreaded code for live encoding, interfacing with video hardware, or building scalable tooling systems, you’ll be making a direct impact on how fans, players, officials, and broadcasters experience sport.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for our systems and tooling platforms

• Develop and maintain desktop applications using C++, including backend and business logic as well as front-end user interface development, primarily using Qt. Experience with React.js is a plus.

• 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 and supporting junior and mid-level engineers

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency in modern C++ (ideally up to C++20)

• Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code

• Experience building Windows desktop user interfaces, preferably using Qt

• Familiarity with tools like Git, Visual Studio, and debugging workflows

• Exposure to network protocols, cloud technologies, or video/audio encoding workflows is a bonus

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from a world-class engineering team

Bonus Points For

• Experience with AWS, 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

Hungary Benefits

• Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law

• Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in our office per week)

• Access to sporting events and tickets

• Sony Group Company Discounts

• Other Benefits: 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Apply Today

If you’re excited by the idea of solving real-world problems at scale and want to help shape the future of sports technology, we’d love to hear from you.