Principal C++ Video Framework Lead — Cloud & Edge

Requirements

• C++ Authority: Mastery of modern C++ (ideally up to C++20) with extensive experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimized code for high-pressure environments

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• Deep Video Expertise: Significant experience “under the hood” with video. You should have experience using FFmpeg and understand the trade-offs between different compression standards and bitstreams

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• Leadership Gravity: Proven ability to lead people and technical directions. You have the soft skills to navigate stakeholders and the technical depth to win the respect of elite developers

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• Tooling & Workflow: Total comfort with Git, Visual Studio, and advanced debugging workflows for complex, distributed systems

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• Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive approach to solving real-world problems and an eagerness to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

What the job involves

• Hi, I’m Tim Seals, Principal Software Engineer and C++ Apps Discipline Lead

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• 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

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• Our Cloud Video Framework team is the engine behind these moments

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• We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our next-generation video services

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• While our heritage is in-stadia hardware, our future is a hybrid ecosystem where “the edge” meets the cloud

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• 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

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• Architectural Leadership: You’ll own the technical roadmap for our core C++ video frameworks, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and optimized for both local and distributed environments

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• Engineering Excellence: Write and review high-performance, multithreaded C++ code that serves as the gold standard for the rest of the organization

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• Video Mastery: Leverage deep knowledge of video codecs and containers—specifically using FFmpeg—to solve complex synchronization and transcoding challenges

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• Strategic Mentorship: Lead technical discussions, contribute to design decisions, and act as a force multiplier by mentoring Senior and Mid-level engineers

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• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions for live global sports

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