Senior Android Computer Vision Engineer

About the role

Hawk-Eye Innovations is seeking a Senior Android Computer Vision Engineer to develop and optimize on-device computer vision solutions for elite and semi-professional sports. You will join a cross-functional team to implement detection and tracking models on consumer Android hardware, balancing performance, accuracy, and resource constraints. This role involves working closely with camera capture pipelines and collaborating with machine learning specialists to deliver reliable, production-ready tracking services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Android inference solutions that meet demanding accuracy, latency and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain C++ components using the Android NDK and JNI bindings.
• Convert, quantise, profile and optimise detection and tracking models for mobile hardware.
• Work with the camera capture pipeline to manage frame timing, exposure and device behaviour.
• Build validation tools and measurement processes to demonstrate performance against ground truth.
• Account for thermal constraints, battery consumption and hardware differences in real-world conditions.

Required skills

• Computer Vision
• Object Detection
• Tracking
• Camera Geometry
• Android NDK
• JNI
• C++
• Model Optimization
• Model Quantisation
• Kotlin
• Python
• Performance Profiling

Nice to have

• Real-time systems
• Spatial computing
• Multi-view reconstruction
• Android application lifecycle

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related 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 and 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.