Exciting Software Engineering Placement at Hawk-Eye Innovations
Location: Basingstoke/London
Start Date: Summer 2026
Duration: 12 months
Salary: Up to £23,795.20
Your Year at Hawk-Eye Innovations
Dive into the world of cutting-edge sports technology with a 12-month software engineering placement at Hawk-Eye Innovations. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing tech company that’s revolutionizing global sports. Whether your strength is in C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or another language, we want to help you develop your skills and open the door to potential future opportunities.
What You'll Do:
Real Projects, Real Impact: Work on live projects and write production-ready code under the guidance of experienced mentors.
Innovate & Experiment: Tackle significant challenges, participate in Hack-Days, and even lead your own R&D project.
Learn & Grow: Get exposure to agile methodologies, sprints, and global product deployment.
Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Science, Video/Broadcast Streaming, and Web Development (Frontend & Backend).
Our Tech Stack:
C++/Computer Vision: Modern C++ (We work with 23), VisualStudio and Linux, Qt, ElasticSearch, FFmpeg, OpenGL
Web Development: Java, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Microservices
Machine Learning/Data Science: Python, TensorRT
General: Git, AWS, Docker, CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity)
Why Choose Us?
Innovate with the Best: Work with exceptional people and cutting-edge technologies.
See Your Work on Live TV: Your code will power some of the world’s biggest sports events.
Flexible & Fun Environment: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, 25 days annual leave, an onsite gym, and more.
Future Prospects: This placement could be your pathway to an early careers role with Hawk-Eye.
Are You the Right Fit?
Background: You’re an undergraduate in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, AI, or a related field.
Skills: You have experience in C++, Java, JavaScript, CUDA, Python (with libraries like PyTorch, Pandas, OpenCV).
Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, eager to learn and push boundaries.
Join us at Hawk-Eye Innovations and be a part of creating technology that enhances the world of sports, seen by billions of fans worldwide.
Apply Now and Kickstart Your Tech Career in Sports!
