Senior Android Engineer

About the role

Hawk-Eye Innovations is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to take ownership of the mobile application at the heart of their sports tracking services. You will lead the architecture and implementation of a production-ready application that captures data, coordinates devices, and manages sessions in challenging real-world environments. This role involves working across the full Android stack and integrating native C++ components to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for elite and semi-professional sports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture and implementation of a production-ready mobile application.
• Develop and maintain the camera and media capture layer, including session management and local storage.
• Build mechanisms for multiple devices and on-site edge units to operate as a single system.
• Design robust data and media transfer systems to handle unreliable network conditions.
• Connect C++ computer vision components through the Android NDK and JNI.
• Manage the full release lifecycle, including Google Play submissions and internal testing tracks.
• Implement crash reporting, diagnostics and observability to ensure field reliability.
• Account for device-specific constraints such as battery consumption, thermal behaviour and background execution.

Required skills

• Kotlin
• Android NDK
• JNI
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Protocol Buffers
• Camera systems
• Media systems
• Mobile CI/CD
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• Git
• Jira

Nice to have

• Real-time data delivery
• Computer vision integration
• Machine learning integration
• Kotlin Multiplatform

Qualifications

• Degree in a software-related technical discipline
• Equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Flexible working
• Access to sporting events and tickets
• Sony Group Company Discounts
• Cafeteria options
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Dental clinic discounts
• Seniority Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Hawk-Eye Innovations is at the forefront of sports technology, delivering officiating, tracking, broadcast and performance solutions across some of the world's biggest sports. As part of Sony Sports, the company pushes the boundaries of innovation to help athletes, coaches, teams, broadcasters and governing bodies make better decisions through technology.