Senior Software Engineer - C++ (Cloud Video Framework)

Salary Banding : £59,990 – £81,800 per annum Contract : Full-Time, Permanent Working Location : Hybrid, 2 Days a week in the office, minimum Office Locations : Basingstoke, Bristol, London Join Our Team as a Senior Software Engineer in Cloud Video Framework at Hawk-Eye Innovations Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Senior 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 Senior 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 role focused on building the foundational frameworks that ensure our video remains performant, frame-accurate, and rock-solid in any environment. What You’ll Be Doing Architectural Leadership: 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 Mid-level engineers. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions for live global sports. What We’re Looking For C++ Authority: Mastery of modern C++ (ideally up to C++20) with extensive experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimized code for high-pressure environments. Deep 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 bitstreams. Leadership Gravity: Proven ability to lead technical directions. You have the soft skills to navigate stakeholders and the technical depth to win the respect of elite developers. Tooling