Job Specifications
Software Engineering Placement Scheme
Exciting Software Engineering Placement at Hawk-Eye Innovations
Location: Basingstoke/London
Start Date: Summer 2026
Duration: 12 months
Salary: Up to PS23,795.20
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!
About the Company
We are a group of inventors, mathematicians, developers, technical gurus, production experts, and above all sports fans who develop and deliver the most sophisticated officiating, production, tracking and analytics tools in sport.
Beginning with tennis and cricket in 2001, we continue to diversify and grow into new sports and new applications, making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed. The world’s biggest sporting events trust Hawk-Eye to make the right call, when it matters most.
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