- Company Name
- Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd
- Job Title
- 2026 Software Engineering Placement - 12 months
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Software Engineering Placement – 12 months
**Role Summary**
A 12‑month software engineering placement for undergraduate students in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, AI or related fields. The role involves contributing production‑ready code to live sports‑technology projects, collaborating with experienced mentors, and gaining experience across computer vision, machine‑learning, data‑science, video streaming and web development within an agile environment.
**Expectations**
- Deliver high‑quality, production‑grade software on real‑world projects.
- Participate actively in agile sprints, code reviews, and team ceremonies.
- Contribute to hack‑days and lead a small R&D initiative.
- Continuously learn and apply new technologies and best practices.
- Communicate effectively within a fast‑paced, innovative team.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and maintain C++/Qt, Java/Node.js, or Python components for computer‑vision, ML, or web services.
- Write, test, and debug code using Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/TeamCity).
- Implement RESTful APIs, micro‑services, and data‑processing pipelines.
- Support video/broadcast streaming workflows (FFmpeg, OpenGL).
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
- Conduct performance profiling and optimization (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT).
- Document code and contribute to technical documentation.
**Required Skills**
- Proficiency in at least one core language: modern C++ (C++11‑23), Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and Linux/Windows development environments.
- Basic knowledge of computer‑vision or ML libraries (OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorRT) preferred.
- Understanding of web development concepts (REST, micro‑services).
- Ability to work collaboratively, solve problems, and adapt to new tools quickly.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.
- No specific certifications required.