Principal Computer Vision Engineer - Cricket

Join Our Team at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Value Stream - Tracking & Auto Officiating

Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Office locations: Budapest, Hungary

Hi, I’m James Sharam, Head of Computer Vision at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to join our Cricket Solution Squad.

This is a high-impact role focused on building a brand new cricket tracking system. You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture, technical direction and delivery of a next-generation tracking platform used in live sports environments.

We’re looking for someone who can operate at both a deep technical level and a system-wide level, bringing strong C++ expertise, computer vision knowledge and leadership capability to guide a small, high-performing team.

A strong background in mathematics and modelling is encouraged. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and building scalable systems, I’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal Computer Vision Engineer to take ownership of a new, production-grade cricket tracking system and help define how it is designed, built and scaled.

This role goes beyond implementation. It’s about setting technical standards, shaping architecture, guiding a small squad, and ensuring systems are robust, scalable and production-ready.

The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on accuracy, performance and system-level thinking, spanning modern C++, multi-camera geometry and real-time tracking systems.

What You’ll Work On

• Leading the design and development of a brand new cricket tracking system

• Owning tracking pipelines across the full system

• Defining and evolving system architecture

• Driving robustness, accuracy and performance in live sports environments

• Working closely with stakeholders, including senior leadership, to align technical delivery with product goals

• Supporting integration into broader tracking, broadcast and platform systems

• Exploring future capabilities including AR and broadcast enhancements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of computer vision systems from concept through to production

• Set technical direction and standards across algorithmic and engineering approaches

• Own system architecture and ensure long-term scalability, maintainability and quality

• Guide and support a small squad (approx. 5–8 engineers), helping unblock and mentor team members

• Translate business and product requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery plans

• Drive architectural discussions around performance, scalability and deployment

• Act as a technical escalation point for complex challenges

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong commercial experience developing computer vision algorithms in production environments

• Deep knowledge of modern C++ within large and complex systems

• Strong experience with 3D geometry, tracking and numerical optimisation

• Proven experience designing systems or leading major architectural work

• Ability to operate at both detailed algorithm level and high-level system design

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders

• Experience mentoring or leading engineers within a team

Nice to Have (but not essential)

• Experience with CUDA or GPU acceleration

• Awareness of concurrency, networking or operating system concepts

• Experience working with distributed or cloud-based systems

• Exposure to machine learning techniques

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)

• 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 an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Technology is 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 commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.te, develop and succeed.