- Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Principal Software Engineer and C++ Apps Discipline Lead
- At Hawk-Eye, 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 Cloud Video Framework team is the engine behind these moments
- We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our next-generation video services
- While our heritage is in-stadia hardware, our future is a hybrid ecosystem where “the edge” meets the cloud
- This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building the foundational frameworks that ensure our video remains performant, frame-accurate, and rock-solid in any environment
- Architectural Leadership: You’ll own the technical roadmap for our core C++ video frameworks, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and optimized for both local and distributed environments
- Engineering Excellence: Write and review high-performance, multithreaded C++ code that serves as the gold standard for the rest of the organization
- Video Mastery: Leverage deep knowledge of video codecs and containers—specifically using FFmpeg—to solve complex synchronization and transcoding challenges
- Strategic Mentorship: Lead technical discussions, contribute to design decisions, and act as a force multiplier by mentoring Senior and Mid-level engineers
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions for live global sports
Benefits
- Flexible & Remote Working
- Generous Annual Leave
- Company Reward Schemes
- Onsite Gym
- Free Access to Unmind App
- Sony Discounts
- Pension Scheme
- Health & Wellness Activities
C++ Authority: Mastery of modern C++ (ideally up to C++20) with extensive experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimized code for high-pressure environmentsTooling & Workflow: Total comfort with Git, Visual Studio, and advanced debugging workflows for complex, distributed systemsLeadership Gravity: Proven ability to lead people and technical directions. You have the soft skills to navigate stakeholders and the technical depth to win the respect of elite developersDeep Video Expertise: Significant experience “under the hood” with video. You should have experience using FFmpeg and understand the trade-offs between different compression standards and bitstreamsProblem-Solving Mindset: A proactive approach to solving real-world problems and an eagerness to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
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