Senior C++ Unreal Engineer

Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Ft 1,567,500 – Ft 2,299,000 gross per month Value Stream : Video & Graphics Join Our Team as a Senior Unreal Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations Hi, I’m Gavin Cox, Graphics Discipline Lead here at Hawk-Eye Innovations, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining our world-class team as a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer. If you’re an experienced professional passionate about creating cutting-edge real-time graphics solutions and eager to make a lasting impact on sports broadcasting and officiating, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. What Your Day Will Look Like As a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer, you’ll be a technical leader, shaping innovative solutions for sports broadcasting that seamlessly blend Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). You’ll work on everything from addressing critical bugs to architecting and implementing core functionalities, ensuring our Unreal-powered graphics pipeline is robust, scalable, and efficient. Leadership & Collaboration: Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious goals. Technical Excellence: Develop and optimise solutions for AR/VR and backend graphics, integrating with in-house art assets while tackling complex challenges with innovative approaches. Code Quality: Drive high standards in testing, peer reviews, and debugging to ensure consistent delivery of top-tier solutions. Team Engagement: Contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and design reviews to share insights and build consensus. What We Value At Hawk-Eye, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As a senior engineer, you’ll have the autonomy to steer development efforts while being part of a supportive team that thrives on solving complex problems. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering pioneering graphics solutions that redefine sports technology. Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise We’re looking for someone with: Extensive Experience with Unreal Engine: Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (ideally Unreal 5) with expertise in both C++ and Blueprints. Experience with other game engines is a plus. C++ Expertise: Deep understanding of modern C++11/14/17, with a proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code. Graphics Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with backend graphics engines (DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan). Shader Development: Proficiency in HLSL/GLSL and shader development for real-time graphics. Mathematical Foundations: Strong grasp of 3D mathematics relevant to graphics programming. AR/VR Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with AR/VR technologies and pipelines. Agile Workflow Experience: Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or similar Agile methodologies. Version Control: Proficiency with Git or equivalent version control systems. Leadership Qualities: Experience mentoring team members and leading by example. Reward, Benefits, and Wellness We offer a comprehensive package to support your growth and well-being: United Kingdom Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding bank holidays). Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching. Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum 2 days in the office per week). Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app, onsite gym (Basingstoke). Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts. Hungary Annual Leave: Standard according to local labour law. Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in our office per week). Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts. Additional Benefits: Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, Nursery & Kindergarten contributions, Annual MOL Bubi Pass), private medical insurance, life & accident insurance, MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts, seniority awards, and an Employee Assistance Program. About Us Hawk-Eye Innovations, a Sony company, is a world leader in sports technology. We deliver sophisticated officiating, broadcast, and player tracking solutions across more than 25 international sports. Each year, our technology supports over 30,000 events in 500+ stadiums across 90 countries. Equal Opportunity Statement As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is committed to building a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. Sony Sports Technology is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We recruit, retain, develop and promote people based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed. Apply Today Step into a leadership role with Hawk-Eye Innovations, where your expertise will shape the future of sports technology and broadcasting.