Senior C++ Software Engineer
catapultsports
Boston
Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Other
- Pro Video - American Football
catapultsports
Boston
Posted Aug 13, 2026
What if you could watch an NFL game on Sunday and know that the C++ code you wrote was helping power what you’re seeing?
At Catapult, that’s the reality.
We’re looking for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join our Focus Live team in Boston and build the real-time video capture and processing technology used across American football practice and gameday.
This is a core engineering role at the heart of our football product. You’ll be writing high-performance C++ that processes live video in real time, operating under the demanding conditions of professional football. Your software can be running in front of up to 90,000 fans in a stadium, and its output can appear on TV.
This isn't software that sits quietly in the background. When the game is live, your software is live.
You’ll work on challenging problems involving low-latency video, multithreading, networking, FFmpeg and high-performance systems, while collaborating with engineers and sports technology experts to deliver software that teams rely on when performance matters most.
If you’re a C++ engineer who loves performance, video and solving hard real-time systems problems, this is an opportunity to see your work become part of the game itself.
As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you’ll be a key player in planning, designing, building and testing our Focus Live live capture solutions for American football practice and gameday.
You’ll:
This is a role for someone who enjoys getting into the details.
You’ll be solving problems around:
You’ll have a genuine opportunity to influence how we solve these problems, rather than simply implementing predefined solutions.
We’re looking for an experienced engineer who combines strong C++ fundamentals with curiosity, technical depth and a desire to solve difficult problems.
You’ll ideally have:
It would also be great if you have:
You don't need to tick every box. If you’re a strong C++ engineer with experience solving complex performance or systems problems, and you're excited by what we're building, we’d love to hear from you.
After 6 months:
You’re contributing confidently to the Focus Live codebase, understanding the live capture environment and supporting the product through the demands of the football season.
After 12 months:
You’ve helped deliver a successful season of live capture and are designing improvements, influencing technical decisions and leading the addition of features for the next season.
Ultimately, success means becoming one of the engineers our team trusts to solve the hardest problems when performance and reliability matter most.
Catapult is building the future of sports performance technology, with a mission to Unleash the Potential of every athlete and team on earth.
Since 2006, our solutions have helped change the way elite sport operates. Today, we work with 5,000+ teams around the world, including premier organisations across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more.
We empower coaches, managers and performance staff with the information they need to optimise athlete health, game-day readiness and performance, as well as in-game tactics.
Our technology brings together health, performance, video and AI insights, helping teams make better decisions from the locker room to the competitive environment.
We don't just work in the sporting industry. We're actively changing it.
And while you don't need to be a sports fan to work here, there is something pretty special about knowing that the software you build can help some of the world's best teams perform when it matters most.
The target Total Compensation range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 per year. This range is inclusive of base salary and a target incentive plan, which may include equity, commission or other bonus structures.
Your specific compensation within this range will be determined by factors including geographic location, relevant experience and job-related skills.
Catapult also offers generous paid leave and recognised company holidays, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including:
If you're a Senior C++ Engineer who wants to work on challenging real-time systems, live video and performance-critical applications, and you like the idea of seeing your software in action on football's biggest stages, we'd love to hear from you.
Research shows that while men often apply for jobs when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you have what it takes but don't meet every single point in this advert, please still get in touch. We’re looking for exceptional engineers who can contribute to our team, learn quickly and be excited about the problems we’re solving.
All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. For further information, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.