Research Software Engineer — AI/VR Language Learning

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University is seeking a Software Engineer to join the TransCoLL project, funding collaborative language learning research. You will contribute to building a VR-enabled digital avatar and support real-time language learning interactions using AI techniques.

The role emphasizes research-led software development in collaboration with computer science, modern languages, and social sciences across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD in Computer Science or related area or equivalent industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques relevant to VR/AI dialogue systems.
• Experience with collaborative software development in research environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop a VR-enabled digital avatar for real-time language learning.
• Apply prompt engineering and ML techniques to support dialogue-based interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams across CS, languages, and social sciences.
• Work within a research environment to deliver innovative software solutions.

Skills

Machine learning

Prompt engineering

VR development

Version control

Education

PhD in CS or related

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity3D

Jupyter Notebooks

Git

Job description

Cardiff University is seeking a Software Engineer to join the TransCoLL project, funding collaborative language learning research. You will contribute to building a VR-enabled digital avatar and support real-time language learning interactions using AI techniques.

The role emphasizes research-led software development in collaboration with computer science, modern languages, and social sciences across the UK and Ireland.