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2025 Software Engineering Placement - 12 months

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be an undergrad in Computer Science, Maths, or related field with skills in C++, Java, Python, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • You will work on live projects, write production-ready code, innovate on challenges, learn agile practices, and gain experience in cutting-edge tech like Computer Vision and Machine Learning.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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, Video/Broadcast Streaming, and Web Development (Frontend & Backend).

FAQs

What is the duration of the software engineering placement?

The software engineering placement is for a duration of 12 months.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in Basingstoke or London.

What is the start date for the placement?

The start date for the placement is in the summer of 2025.

What programming languages should I be familiar with?

You should have experience in C++, Java, JavaScript, CUDA, and Python (preferably with libraries like PyTorch, Pandas, and OpenCV).

Will I be able to work on live projects?

Yes, you will work on live projects and write production-ready code under the guidance of experienced mentors.

What technologies will I gain experience with during the placement?

You will gain experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Video/Broadcast Streaming, and Web Development (Frontend & Backend).

What is the tech stack used at Hawk-Eye Innovations?

The tech stack includes modern C++ (C++23), VisualStudio, Linux, Qt, ElasticSearch, FFmpeg, OpenGL for Computer Vision; Java, Node.js, RESTful APIs, and Microservices for Web Development; and Python, TensorRT for Machine Learning.

Are there opportunities for future employment after the placement?

Yes, this placement could be your pathway to an early careers role with Hawk-Eye Innovations.

What benefits do you offer during the placement?

The placement offers flexible working arrangements, 25 days of annual leave, an onsite gym, and more.

Can I apply for a shorter placement?

Yes, if you are unable to commit to a 12-month placement, we consider 3-month placements. Please email cameron.rumph@hawkeyeinnovations.com with your CV and details of your interest in sports-related tech projects.

What background should I have to be a good fit for this role?

You should be an undergraduate in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, AI, or a related field.

What sort of working environment can I expect?

You can expect a flexible and fun working environment, where innovation thrives.

How can I apply for the placement?

To apply for the placement, you can submit your application as instructed in the job posting.

Pioneering technology making sports fairer, safer, more engaging, and better informed since 2001.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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. Hawk-Eye Innovations form a key part of the Sony Sports Innovations Group with a shared mission to deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast, and digital solutions to the sports world. We are always on the hunt for new talent! We want people who are going to embrace entrepreneurialism, come up with great ideas, and most importantly be passionate about what they do.

Culture & Values

  • We are brave

    Confident in solving almost impossible problems, pioneering and ambitious for our clients and for ourselves. We are bold leaders in the industry, driven by possibilities and striving with pace and energy. We understand our risks and love the challenge.

  • We are owners

    Our business is our own; we feel every win, and especially the losses. We take pride in excellence, and trust ourselves to do what’s right, relentlessly. We make decisions like owners, with endeavour and entrepreneurialism. We are serious about what we do, and have fun whilst doing it.

  • We are inclusive

    We are one team; a community that’s connected and open. No secrets, no politics, just honesty and respect. We value diverse thinking, diverse people - this helps us innovate. We treat people as people, who are all integral to our success and we celebrate as one.

Benefits

  • Flexible & Remote Working

  • Generous Annual Leave

  • Company Reward Schemes

  • Tickets to Sporting Events

  • Health & Wellness Activities

  • Onsite Gym

  • Free Access to Unmind App

  • Sony Discounts

  • Pension Scheme