Game Programmer Jobs in Walpole, MA (NOW HIRING)

• See your work on game day. Your software powers live football environments where the results are visible to coaches, players, fans and potentially millions of viewers at home.
• Build software used by real customers. Work on client and desktop applications that form a key part of the Focus Live product and its user experience.
• Work at the edge of performance. Build real-time systems where latency, reliability and efficiency genuinely matter.
• Solve hard technical problems. Work across C++, multithreading, live video, networking and high-performance processing.
• Build with modern C++. Design and develop robust, maintainable applications across Windows and Linux.
• Work on technology used by elite teams. Catapult supports more than 5,000 teams globally, including organisations across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL and NCAA.
• Own meaningful engineering problems. You'll have the opportunity to shape architecture, improve the codebase and lead features rather than simply maintaining existing systems.

• Design, build and maintain high-performance C++ applications supporting live video capture, processing and the user experience around Focus Live.
• Develop and improve client/desktop functionality used directly by customers.
• Work closely with the product and engineering teams to understand user workflows and turn them into reliable, practical software.
• Build software that needs to perform reliably in the demanding environment of live football.
• Contribute deeply to the implementation and maintenance of efficient, reusable and reliable C++ code.
• Help shape and improve our technology and architecture as the product evolves.
• Drive improvements in code quality, organisation and modern C++ development practices.
• Work closely with the wider engineering team through design discussions, code reviews and technical collaboration.
• Contribute to our test strategy, including defining test cases, writing unit tests and driving automation.
• Help us continuously raise the bar for the performance, reliability and maintainability of the product.

• Modern C++
• Client/Desktop application development
• User workflows and product-facing functionality
• Real-time and low-latency video
• Multithreaded applications
• High-performance systems
• Windows and Linux
• Network programming
• Real-time data transfer
• H.264/H.265 and live video streams
• FFmpeg
• Cross-platform development

• Strong professional experience developing software using modern C++.
• Hands-on experience developing client or desktop applications, ideally where software is used directly by customers or end users.
• A good understanding of user workflows and how to build reliable, intuitive product functionality.
• Experience developing high-performance, multithreaded applications.
• Experience working with video, real-time processing or other performance-critical systems.
• Solid knowledge of unit testing methodologies and tools, with a focus on producing maintainable, traceable code.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience with video formats such as H.264/H.265.
• Hands-on experience with FFmpeg.
• Cross-platform development experience across Windows and Linux.
• Experience with modern C++ build systems such as CMake.
• Experience with network programming, distributed systems or real-time data transfer protocols.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or TeamCity.
• Experience working within agile engineering teams delivering robust, production software.

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:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Additional employee benefits and programmes

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.