Job Description

Sportradar’s Sports Virtualisation unit is at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge technology that transforms traditional sports media consumption into dynamic, interactive experiences. Our solutions leverage the latest in computer vision technology to deliver real-time statistics overlays, virtual advertising integration, and skeletal tracking data for immersive recreations of sports events. These advancements are redefining how fans engage with sports, allowing for new and exciting ways to experience live games and events.

Since our inception, we've already introduced three groundbreaking products designed to enhance fan interaction and bring the future of sports to life. These products, developed in collaboration with top leagues and federations worldwide, are driving our vision for the next era of fan engagement. Learn more about our latest innovations here: https://investors.sportradar.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sportradar-deepens-official-partnership-nba-launch-innovative.

We are looking for you to fill the role as Unreal Engine engineer to join the team of talented C++/Blueprint developers and 2D/3D artists to create engaging products using Unreal Engine 5.5. 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, over mass-production of clips in render farms to real-time interactive tools and games are only some of our topics.

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.
• In projects you plan and develop new features together with the team either with C++ or using Blueprints in the latest Unreal Engine version.
• Your code is highly optimized and efficient to guarantee real-time rendering on modern hardware and cloud infrastructure.

YOUR PROFILE:

• IT related university degree (BA / MA), or similar
• You are familiar with Unreal Engine 5.0 or newer
• Fundamental understanding of the software development processes
• You are interested in sports, game development and video streaming technology
• 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

OUR OFFER:

• Join us in our vision to develop innovative and disruptive new products based on the latest advances in computer vision technology in sports
• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US). 
• A challenging, rewarding, and fun environment with stimulating tasks
• Collaborating and supporting colleagues from all over the world in a non-hierarchical and outcome-oriented company culture
• Good training/learning opportunities (coordinated individually with the employees)
• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. retirement pension and health care benefits)
• A flexible hybrid work model that offers freedom and flexibility in a trusting relationship
• Corporate fitness activities (e.g., football, table soccer, darts) and a special corporate fitness program
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants