Senior Unreal Engineer
Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI)About the role
Senior Unreal Engineer - C++
Our Unreal Graphics Team
Join our dynamic team of experienced Unreal Engineers dedicated to crafting cutting-edge real-time graphics solutions for sports broadcasting enhancement and officiating. As a senior member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality VR and AR graphics to our clients, utilising an Unreal-powered pipeline and leveraging our in-house art assets.
Your role encompasses a broad spectrum, from addressing complex bug fixes to developing critical functionalities for deliverables within tight timelines. Collaboration with the product team to drive overall product development is a key aspect of this role, along with mentoring junior team members. Actively participate in regular design discussions and daily stand-up meetings. Continuous testing of products is essential, considering practical limitations in end-to-end testing environments. As a senior engineer, you will be a key participant in the peer review process.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and enhancement of our Unreal graphics platform
Collaborate closely with product engineers to produce and refine technical specifications
Provide innovative solutions to unique problems
Drive the core system to adopt and leverage new technologies
Create high-quality, maintainable code
Mentor and guide junior team members
Actively participate in and lead peer reviews via pull requests
Provide advanced debugging and support for live software
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:
Extensive experience with Unreal, encompassing both C++ and Blueprints. Alternative engine experience will be considered
Strong experience with modern C++11/14/17
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software within tight deadlines
Extensive experience in backend graphics engine development (DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan)
Demonstrated expertise in AR/VR technologies
HLSL/GLSL shader experience
Strong foundation in mathematics
Agile workflow experience
Proficiency with Git or other source control software
Reward, Benefits, and Wellness
In addition to being a key player in a dynamic team within a fun and creative environment and learning from the best technical minds in the sports industry, we offer:
25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public holidays
Enhanced pension scheme (with 5% matching)
Flexible working arrangements
Complimentary Unmind app
Access to sporting events and tickets
Onsite Gym (Basingstoke)
Sony Group Company Discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hawk-Eye is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, or union membership status.
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