Hudl operates a multi-faceted sports tech stack spanning smart cameras (using embedded C/C++, FreeRTOS, and wireless protocols), cloud video processing (Node.js, React, MongoDB, Elasticsearch on AWS), and analytics layers (Looker, Kafka, Redshift). The company is actively re-architecting toward edge ML deployment and modular firmware—a shift visible in both their tech adoption (Rust) and project backlog (edge infrastructure, granular firmware delivery, model deployment to devices). Sales and engineering hiring are nearly balanced, with a meaningful number of customer support roles, suggesting a land-and-expand motion in the mid-market sports vertical.
Notable leadership hires: Sales Director, Key Account Director
Hudl serves coaches, athletes, and sports administrators globally with video capture, analysis, and operations software. The platform spans three layers: hardware (smart cameras and wearables), film review and recruiting tools (powered by video + analytics), and fan engagement surfaces (livestreaming, ticketing, athlete highlights). The company operates across multiple sport verticals and organizational levels, from youth through elite teams. Recent project focus includes expansion into mid-market segments, custom performance workflows, and mobile control systems for their camera hardware. With 1,001–5,000 employees, Hudl maintains distributed hiring across nine countries, anchored in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Hudl runs C#, Node.js, and React on AWS with MongoDB and PostgreSQL as primary databases, Elasticsearch for search, and Redshift for analytics. Embedded systems use C/C++, FreeRTOS, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi). The company is adopting Rust and uses Salesforce, HubSpot, Looker, and Kafka in its operational layer.
Hudl is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company was founded in 2006 and is privately held with 1,001–5,000 employees. It maintains hiring and operations across nine countries, including the UK, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Australia, Japan, Brazil, and Canada.
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