Senior Software Engineer - C++ (Tooling)

Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Principal Software Engineer and C++ Apps Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We build systems that power some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport — from instant replays to high-stakes officiating decisions seen by millions around the world.

Our Tooling team builds the backbone of Hawk-Eye. From unified software architecture to automated deployment, we create the essential tools that allow our world-leading sports technology to operate as a single, high-performance machine. We make the complex look easy so the rest of the world can focus on the game.

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 or interfacing with video hardware, you’ll be making a direct impact on how fans, players, and officials experience the game.

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  Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for our Tooling systems

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  Working on a range of challenges — from hardware interfacing and network protocols to audio/video processing and UI

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  Building efficient, robust multithreaded C++ code

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  Taking part in field testing and supporting deployments at live sporting events

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  Partnering with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions

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  Championing high code quality and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

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  Lead technical discussions and contribute to design decisions

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  Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers

• 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

• Knowledge of relevant libraries such as Qt, FFmpeg, OpenGL, or audio processing tools

• Exposure to network protocols or video/audio encoding is a bonus

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

• Experience with AWS.

• Passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments

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.

If you’re excited by the idea of solving real-world problems at scale and want to make a difference in the world of sports tech, we’d love to hear from you.