Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd
Basingstoke
3 weeks ago
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Senior Computer Vision Engineer – Engineering


Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £58,810 – £80,190
Working model: Hybrid (2 days per week in the nearest office to you – London, Basingstoke, or Bristol)


Introduction

Hi, I’m Kieran Smith, Computer Vision Engineering Discipline Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations. We’re looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join our Cricket Engineering team.


This role is about building, maintaining, and evolving production‑grade computer vision systems that power our cricket tracking solutions — from elite international sport through to emerging, lower‑cost platforms.


If you enjoy hands‑on C++ development, taking ownership of complex systems, and seeing your work used in real‑world sporting environments, this could be a great fit.


About the Role

This is a senior, hands‑on engineering role within the Cricket Solution Squad, working across the full cricket tracking ecosystem.


The focus is on CV‑heavy engineering and system ownership, rather than pure research. You’ll be responsible for improving long‑running production systems, modernising legacy platforms, and contributing to new capabilities that expand Hawk‑Eye’s reach into new cricket markets.


What Your Day Will Look Like

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers in an agile, two‑week sprint environment, tackling real engineering challenges that directly impact live and post‑event cricket tracking.


While much of your time will be spent on C++ development, maintaining and improving our core tracking software, you’ll also have opportunities to:



  • Work with SQL databases in AWS
  • Develop serverless APIs in Python
  • Contribute to supporting tools across the wider cricket ecosystem

Over time, you’ll gain a deep, end‑to‑end understanding of how our cricket tracking platform operates and help shape its future direction.


Project Focus – Cricket

You’ll work across the iHawk and cricket solution ecosystem, including:



  • Building, extending, and modernising core cricket tracking software
  • Developing and maintaining computer vision‑heavy tracking components
  • Integrating iHawk inputs and outputs into shared, cross‑platform frameworks
  • Taking ownership of legacy tracking applications, including systems processing ML outputs
  • Updating and maintaining video encoding and processing pipelines
  • Contributing to evolving cricket capabilities, such as automatic bowler detection
  • Supporting low‑cost tracking solutions (iHawk) using lower‑quality camera inputs
  • Owning improvements across multiple applications, with a focus on long‑term quality
  • Collaborating closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams
  • Supporting testing and validation in real‑world environments, including occasional travel

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of components within cricket tracking systems
  • Maintain and enhance existing software to modern engineering standards
  • Take ownership of applications and contribute to the technical direction of the platform
  • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver full lifecycle development
  • Support field testing and live deployments where required
  • Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a strong commitment to continuous learning

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

We’re looking for someone with:



  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (up to at least C++17)
  • Solid understanding of multithreading and performance optimisation
  • Experience with architectural and object‑oriented design principles
  • Experience writing testable, maintainable code
  • Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio
  • Working knowledge of Python

Nice to have (but not essential):



  • Qt
  • Databases (SQL)
  • OpenGL
  • Networking
  • AWS or cloud technologies
  • 3D geometry and rendering

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)
  • Access to sporting events and tickets
  • 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 part of Sony Sports Businesses, we’re 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 goal is to provide a respectful, inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.


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