PrincipalC++SoftwareEngineer

Principal Software Engineer - C++ Salary Banding: HUF 1.8M - HUF 2.6M per month Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Working Location: Hybrid, 2 Days a week in the office, minimum Office Location: Budapest Join Our Team as a Principal Software Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations Hi, I'm Steve Hardingson, Director of Video and Graphics . At Hawk-Eye, we build systems that power some of the most exciting and critical moments in sport—from instant replays to high-stakes officiating decisions seen by millions around the world. We are looking for a Principal C++ Software Engineer to lead the development of our next-generation video services. While our heritage is in-stadia hardware, our future is a hybrid ecosystem where "the edge" meets the cloud. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building the foundational frameworks that ensure our video remains performant, frame-accurate, and rock-solid in any environment. What You'll Be Doing - Architectural Leadership: Own the technical roadmap for our core C++ video frameworks, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and optimized for both local and distributed environments. - Engineering Excellence: Write and review high-performance, multithreaded C++ code that serves as the gold standard for the rest of the organization. - Video Mastery: Leverage deep knowledge of video codecs and containers—specifically using FFmpeg—to solve complex synchronization and transcoding challenges. - Strategic Mentorship: Lead technical discussions, contribute to design decisions, and act as a force multiplier by mentoring Senior and Mid-level engineers. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions for live global sports. What We're Looking For - C++ Authority: Mastery of modern C++ (ideally up to C++20) with extensive experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimized code for high-pressure environments. - Deep Video Expertise: Significant experience "under the hood" with