Sport Tech & Data
Principal Software Engineer - C++ (Cloud Video Framework)
Mid Level
Budapest, Hungary
hybrid
Full time
Job description
About the Role
The Principal Software Engineer joins the Video Review team within Hawk-Eye's Video and Graphics Team, building intuitive replay platforms that leverage core media processing frameworks, low-latency audio/video technology and seamlessly designed user interfaces. The role involves engineering next-generation Video Review solutions across multiple sports disciplines in a fast-paced environment, working with cross-functional teams, product teams and customers. The engineer also leads technical discussions, contributes to architectural and design decisions, and mentors and line manages other engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer next-generation Video Review solutions across multiple sports disciplines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement components for Video Review.
- Take part in field testing and support deployments at live sporting events.
- Partner with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions.
- Champion high code quality and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural and design decisions.
- Mentor, support and line manage engineers.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proficiency in modern C++, ideally up to C++20.
- Experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimised code.
- Familiarity with tools such as Git, Visual Studio and debugging workflows.
- Experience with networking, including the TCP/IP stack and streaming protocols.
- A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from a world-class engineering team.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably AWS.
- Exposure to cloud technologies or video/audio encoding workflows.
- Experience with FFmpeg, audio/video processing or multimedia applications.
- Interest in 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.
Workplace
- Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
Benefits & Perks
- Annual leave in line with local labour law.
- Generous discounts across Sony Group products and services.
- Flexible cafeteria options, including the SZÉP Card, nursery and kindergarten contributions, and an annual MOL Bubi pass.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Discounts at the MindentMent Dental Clinic.
- Seniority awards.
- Employee assistance programme.
- A fun and creative working environment with the opportunity to learn from leading technical minds in the sports industry.
About the Company
Its Video and Graphics Team builds the backbone of Hawk-Eye, creating the software architecture, deployment systems and operational tools that power its world-leading sports technology platforms.
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