Senior C++ Unreal Engineer

Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office Office: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138 Hungary Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Ft 1,567,500 – Ft 2,299,000 gross per month Value Stream : Video & Graphics

Join Our Team as a Senior Unreal Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations

Hi, I’m Gavin Cox, Graphics Discipline Lead here at Hawk-Eye Innovations, and I’m excited to invite you to consider joining our world-class team as a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer. If you’re an experienced professional passionate about creating cutting-edge real-time graphics solutions and eager to make a lasting impact on sports broadcasting and officiating, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Senior C++ Unreal Software Engineer, you’ll be a technical leader, shaping innovative solutions for sports broadcasting that seamlessly blend Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). You’ll work on everything from addressing critical bugs to architecting and implementing core functionalities, ensuring our Unreal-powered graphics pipeline is robust, scalable, and efficient.

Leadership & Collaboration: Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious goals.

Technical Excellence: Develop and optimise solutions for AR/VR and backend graphics, integrating with in-house art assets while tackling complex challenges with innovative approaches.

Code Quality: Drive high standards in testing, peer reviews, and debugging to ensure consistent delivery of top-tier solutions.

Team Engagement: Contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and design reviews to share insights and build consensus.

What We Value

At Hawk-Eye, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As a senior engineer, you’ll have the autonomy to steer development efforts while being part of a supportive team that thrives on solving complex problems. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering pioneering graphics solutions that redefine sports technology.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

We’re looking for someone with:

Extensive Experience with Unreal Engine: Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine (ideally Unreal 5) with expertise in both C++ and Blueprints. Experience with other game engines is a plus.

C++ Expertise: Deep understanding of modern C++11/14/17, with a proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code.

Graphics Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with backend graphics engines (DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan).

Shader Development: Proficiency in HLSL/GLSL and shader development for real-time graphics.

Mathematical Foundations: Strong grasp of 3D mathematics relevant to graphics programming.

AR/VR Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with AR/VR technologies and pipelines.

Agile Workflow Experience: Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, or similar Agile methodologies.

Version Control: Proficiency with Git or equivalent version control systems.

Leadership Qualities: Experience mentoring team members and leading by example.

Reward, Benefits, and Wellness

We offer a comprehensive package to support your growth and well-being:

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Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding bank holidays).

Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching.

Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum 2 days in the office per week).