Computer Vision Engineer

Location: Budapest, Hungary
Office: Budapest, Vaci ut 144-150, 1138 Hungary
Working model: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Budapest office)
Salary: HUF 650,000 - 1,000,000 gross (depending on experience)

Hi, I'm Tom Rychlik, Discipline Lead for Computer Vision Algorithms at Hawk-Eye Innovations.

I'm looking for a Computer Vision Engineer - Algorithms to join our Computer Vision team. This role is ideal for someone with early commercial or strong academic experience in computer vision who wants to continue developing their algorithmic skills while working on real-world, production-grade sports technology.

You'll be working on elite-level tennis tracking systems, contributing directly to the development and improvement of core computer vision algorithms used in live sporting environments. The role is strongly algorithm-focused, with an emphasis on problem solving, performance, and accuracy.

• Developing and improving tennis ball tracking algorithms using multi-camera systems

• Contributing to multi-view geometry solutions for accurate tracking across the court

• Supporting approaches to handling occlusion and recovery in fast-paced sports scenarios

• Enhancing existing, mature computer vision systems used in live production

• Optimising algorithms with performance and reliability in mind, including CPU and GPU considerations

• Working in an agile environment to deliver robust, production-ready solutions

• Assist in the development and improvement of computer vision algorithms

• Implement, test, and validate algorithmic features

• Collaborate with other engineers to solve complex vision challenges

• Contribute ideas and improvements to existing approaches and pipelines

• Share progress, challenges, and learnings with the wider team

• Continue to grow technical capability through hands-on development

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience with computer vision algorithms (commercial or academic)

• Working knowledge of C++, with a desire to continue developing modern C++ skills

• An interest in performance optimisation for CPU and GPU workloads

• Familiarity with image processing and multi-camera systems

• A basic understanding of Git and Visual Studio

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Exposure to CUDA or GPU acceleration

• Awareness of concurrency, networking, or operating system concepts

• Interest in machine learning and related libraries

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)

• Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching

• Hybrid working model

• Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app

• Onsite gym (Basingstoke)

• Access to sporting events and tickets

• Sony Group Company discounts

• Annual leave in line with local labour law

• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)

• Access to sporting events and tickets

• Sony Group Company discounts

Cafeteria benefits include:

• SZEP Card

• Nursery & Kindergarten contributions

• Annual MOL Bubi Pass

• Private medical insurance

• Life & accident insurance

• MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts

• Seniority awards

• Employee Assistance Program

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Businesses is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We employ, retain, promote, and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on skills, qualifications, and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.