Team Lead Unreal Engine (m/f/d)

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

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 and here.  

We are seeking an Unreal Engine Team Lead to spearhead a talented team of C++/Blueprint developers working on cutting-edge projects within Unreal Engine 5.4 / 5.5. As the Team Lead, you will guide your team in developing innovative solutions for our 4Sight product portfolio, which merges live video feeds with real-time data and advanced computer vision parameters. This technology powers immersive 2D overlays and 3D augmented elements for live sports broadcasts. 

The Challenge 

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

• You guide your team through the planning and development of new features together either with C++ or using Blueprints in the latest Unreal Engine version. 

• Mentor and lead our development squad, fostering a collaborative, respectful, motivated and productive environment. Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members, ensuring their growth and development. 

• Oversee and contribute to the testing and quality assurance processes, ensuring that the project is working properly, and it meets the expectations. 

• Your code is highly optimized and efficient to guarantee real-time rendering on modern hardware and cloud infrastructure. 

Qualifications 

• Past proven leadership skills where you lead a development team, inspiring growth and motivation in alignment with the company’s direction. 

• Effective Communication and Collaboration Skills: You excel in team-leading, ensuring productivity, positive ambience and harmonious collaboration. 

• You are well-versed in Unreal Engine development with Unreal Engine 5 being a plus 

• You deliver software solutions considering SOLID and Clean Code as well as Design Patterns 

• Strong expertise of C++ Code, Blueprints, Widgets, and general Level Design inside Unreal Engine. 

• The ability to collaborate with teams using Python to ensure seamless data flow from AI models into Unreal Engine. 

• You have a good command of written and spoken English   

• You are interested in sports, game development and video streaming technology 

• Experience with test-driven development is considered a plus 

• IT-related university degree (BA / MA), or similar 

Additional Information

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:  

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

• Two technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and Hiring Manager to dive into your solution and your expertise, as also discuss team fit. 

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

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  

• Investment in your continued development 

• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. retirement pension and health care benefits)  

• Corporate fitness activities (e.g., football, table soccer, darts) and a special corporate fitness program  

• A vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants  

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!