Computer Vision Engineer - Algorithms

• Computer Vision Engineer – Algorithms
• Value Stream - Tracking & Auto Officiating

• Join Our Team at Hawk-Eye Innovations
• Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
• Office locations: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

• About the Role
• Hi, I’m Thomas Rychlik, Discipline Lead for Computer Vision Algorithms at Hawk-Eye Innovations. I’m looking for a Computer Vision Engineer – Algorithms to join our Computer Vision team. This role is ideal for someone with early commercial or strong academic experience in computer vision who wants to continue developing their algorithmic skills while working on real-world, production-grade sports technology.

You’ll be working on elite-level tracking systems across sports such as football and tennis, contributing directly to the development and improvement of core computer vision algorithms used in live sporting environments. The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on problem solving, performance, and accuracy.

What You’ll Work On

Developing and improving football ball and player tracking algorithms using multi-camera systems

Contributing to multi-view geometry solutions for accurate tracking across the field of play

Supporting approaches to handling occlusion and recovery in fast-paced sports scenarios

Enhancing existing, mature computer vision systems used in live production

Optimising algorithms with performance and reliability in mind, including CPU and GPU considerations

Working in an agile environment to deliver robust, production-ready solutions

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and improvement of computer vision algorithms

Implement, test, and validate algorithmic features

Collaborate with other engineers to solve complex vision challenges

Contribute ideas and improvements to existing approaches and pipelines

Share progress, challenges, and learnings with the wider team

Continue to grow technical capability through hands-on development

• Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• We’re looking for someone with:

Experience with computer vision algorithms (commercial or academic)

Working knowledge of C++, with a desire to continue developing modern C++ skills

An interest in performance optimisation for CPU and GPU workloads

Familiarity with image processing and multi-camera systems

A basic understanding of Git and Visual Studio

Nice to have (but not essential):

Exposure to CUDA or GPU acceleration

Awareness of concurrency, networking or operating system concepts

Interest in machine learning and related libraries

• 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

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.