Research Software Engineer – Design & Textiles

Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working
Excellent pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Athena Swan recognition

Job summary

Northumbria University is seeking a research-focused software developer to join a UKRI-funded project within the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries. You will work with the Project Lead and a Senior Full-stack Developer to translate weaving and design knowledge into machine-executable software.

The role emphasizes teamwork across design, textile and fashion disciplines, software component development, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

  • PhD in computer science, software engineering, computational design, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable specialist knowledge of software development, including programming, data structures, and software architecture.
  • Willingness to learn and collaborate with design, textile, and fashion colleagues.
  • Experience applying software to design, textile, or manufacturing processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test software components translating weaving and design knowledge into computational methods.
  • Prepare loom-ready files and contribute to reports and publications.
  • Support delivery of research activity on a UKRI funded project in a cross-disciplinary team.

Skills

Software development
Programming
Data structures
Software architecture

Education

PhD in computer science / software engineering / computational design

Job description

Northumbria University is seeking a research-focused software developer to join a UKRI-funded project within the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries. You will work with the Project Lead and a Senior Full-stack Developer to translate weaving and design knowledge into machine-executable software.

The role emphasizes teamwork across design, textile and fashion disciplines, software component development, testing, and documentation.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Software Research Associate - Design & Textile Tech
Senior Software Research Associate - Design & Textile Tech

Opportunita • Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote
GBP 40,000 - 50,000
Flexible working
Generous holiday entitlement
Pension scheme
Senior Research Assistant in Software Development
Senior Research Assistant in Software Development

Opportunita • Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote
GBP 40,000 - 50,000
Flexible working
Generous holiday entitlement
Pension scheme
Senior Research Software Engineer – Textile Design
Senior Research Software Engineer – Textile Design

Northumbria University • Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site
GBP 30,000 - 42,000
Excellent pension schemes
Flexible working arrangements
Generous holiday entitlement
+1
Senior Research Assistant in Software Development
Senior Research Assistant in Software Development

Northumbria University • Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site
GBP 42,000 - 52,000
Flexible working
Excellent pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
+1
Senior Research Assistant in Software Development
Senior Research Assistant in Software Development

Northumbria University • Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site
GBP 30,000 - 42,000
Excellent pension schemes
Flexible working arrangements
Generous holiday entitlement
+1
Senior Research Assistant in Weaving/3D Weaving
Senior Research Assistant in Weaving/3D Weaving

Opportunita • Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote
GBP 32,000 - 42,000
Excellent pension schemes
Flexible working
Generous holiday entitlement
Weaving & 3D Weaving Research Assistant (Jacquard/TC2)
Weaving & 3D Weaving Research Assistant (Jacquard/TC2)

Opportunita • Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote
GBP 32,000 - 42,000
Excellent pension schemes
Flexible working
Generous holiday entitlement
Senior Research Assistant in Weaving/3D Weaving
Senior Research Assistant in Weaving/3D Weaving

Northumbria University • Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site
GBP 21,000 - 32,000
Excellent pension schemes
Flexible working
Generous holiday entitlement
+1
Software Engineer
Software Engineer

Northumbria University • Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid
GBP 55,000 - 75,000
Flexible working
Excellent pension schemes
Generous holiday entitlement
Software Engineer: .NET, Azure & Data Platforms
Software Engineer: .NET, Azure & Data Platforms

Northumbria University • Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid
GBP 55,000 - 75,000
Flexible working
Excellent pension schemes
Generous holiday entitlement