OverviewSportable is a leading sports technology company on a mission to solve the hardest problems in elite sports using cutting-edge technology.
From bare metal to cloud, Sportable is a multidisciplinary mecca for sports and technology enthusiasts.
If you are a data scientist, computer scientist, physicist, sports scientist, engineer, business graduate, graphic designer, mechanical designer, creative or just passionate about the intersection of elite sports and bleeding edge technology, then Sportable is your place.As Senior Developer at Sportable, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge software solutions that transform sports data into immersive visual experiences.
You will play a key role in architecting real-time graphics systems, creating custom Unreal Engine applications, integrating with connected systems and delivering innovative broadcast solutions that enhance fan engagement.As the engineering team grows, you will support and mentor junior engineers, guiding them in their growth as independent developers and teaching best practices.
Your role will be pivotal in the initial stages of new client work, understanding their requirements and designing the best solution integrated with Sportable systems.Place of Work: Hybrid working environment – flexible remote working from home or another location with 2-3 days required in the office each week.Required Skills/Experience:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).3+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in Unreal Engine and real-time graphics.Proficiency in both C++ and Unreal Blueprint.Strong understanding of UI in Unreal (UMG).
Experience working with networking and communication technologies such as REST, MQTT and WebSockets.Experience with performance diagnosis and optimisation in Unreal Engine.Understanding of packaging and deployment tools in Unreal Engine.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design innovative solutions for complex challenges.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Bonus Skills/Experience:Capability with adjacent programming languages, such as Python, C# and Node.js.Experience working with external hardware through Unreal Engine, using technologies such as Live Link.Familiarity with sports tracking technologies, data visualisation and broadcast graphics.Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Familiarity with Unreal's Motion Design feature set.Responsibilities:Implement real-time graphics and visualisation solutions using Unreal Engine.Build Unreal Engine applications that efficiently communicate with external data providers, parse data, generate graphics and provide analysis.Create clean user interfaces that communicate the interpreted data and allow ease of use to operators.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists and broadcast engineers, to create seamless digital sports experiences.Develop and optimise pipelines for integrating sports tracking data into real-time rendering systems.Develop tools to control hardware such as cameras and input devices via Unreal.Ensure high performance, reliability and scalability of solutions for live sports applications.Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in sports tech and real-time graphics.Reporting Directly To:Head of Engineering, VisualisationWorking Closely With:Software EngineersSolutions ArchitectsTechnical ArtistsOperations ManagersProduct LeadsPerks:Flexible working environment – remote working days.Cakes on your birthday.Dogs in the office.Team socials.Diversity StatementSportable is a committed equal opportunity employer and recognises the value that a diverse workforce provides.
We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply, including women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, young people, LGBTQI+ and people from different age groups.
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