Senior C++ Software Engineer

Location: Bremen, de

Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Sportradar is the leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services. Since 2001, we have occupied a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media, and betting industries; providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business. 

Sportradar‘s Sports Virtualisation unit develops innovative and disruptive technologies to enable the transition from traditional sports media consumption to new ways to engage with sports. The latest computer vision technology is key to allow real-time rendering of statistics and virtual ads on top of broadcasts. It also enables the use of skeletal tracking data to render virtual recreations of sports events and transform the way they are experienced. Together with the top leagues and federations around the globe, we are working on our vision for a range of products to increase fan engagement for the world of tomorrow. 

• Sportradar Company Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSWxWw7CWCM  

• 4Sight Streaming overview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haMZgDYfyt4  

We are looking for you to fill the role as Senior Software Engineer to join our team of talented C++ and Python developers and 2D/3D artists to create engaging products using Unreal Engine 5.6+. Through the availability of skeletal tracking data of live sports events completely new products can be produced which use game engine technology in non-standard ways. Generating live streams from cloud-based setup by transforming and distributing live skeletal tracking data to be used to create interactive virtual matches or high-quality clips. 

THE CHALLENGE

• You will support our international team of C++ developers and designers in exciting projects as well as doing maintenance and stabilization of running systems 

• Your code integrates high-performance C++ techniques with Unreal Engine’s rendering capabilities to push the boundaries of real-time broadcast graphics. 

• Generalize functionality into modules that can be reused in multiple / future products 

• share knowledge and experience with the rest of the team 

• support and guide junior developers and non-developer members of the team 

• In projects you plan and develop new features together with the team with C++ or other programming languages. 

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in software development, or other relevant experience. 

• 3 years of experience as a software developer, either professionally or in personal projects. 

• Excellent knowledge in object-oriented programming languages like C++ and Python 

• Interest for or experience with Game Engines  

• The extension of complex and performance-optimized software challenges you 

• For you, strong teamwork and communication skills are not just empty phrases 

• You have a good command of written and spoken English 

• Continuous personal development is a matter of course for you 

NICE TO HAVE: 

• Knowledge of AWS services. 

• Experience with Java or C++ Testing Frameworks. 

• Willingness to practice TDD and pair programming. 

• Experience with Live Streaming tools and technologies, e.g. FFmpeg, HLS, DASH. 

OUR OFFER

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding. 

• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy. 

• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks. 

• Global Employee Assistance Programme. 

• Online training videos. 

• Flexible working hours.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 

• Technical Interview: Meet with the technical team and Hiring Manager

• Culture Day: Meet with the local team and spend a day with us at our office, including meet-and-greets and office tours.

• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!