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Software Engineer

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England

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

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Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in XR development located in Farnborough. This role involves developing Unity or Unreal-based XR applications and working in an agile environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams and integrate immersive content for defence training applications. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in XR software development and proven technical leadership skills. Competitive rate offered, with remote and local deployment responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in developing XR software with Unity or Unreal, including immersive user interfaces.
  • Proven track record in software development, integration, and testing within immersive environments.
  • Experience with technical leadership and working across complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Rapidly produce Unity or Unreal-based XR applications in an agile environment.
  • Collaborate with project teams to prioritise and translate requirements into actionable backlogs.
  • Integrate immersive content from modelling resources and configure XR system components.

Skills

Unity
Unreal
Visual Studio
Azure DevOps
Problem-solving
Systems engineering

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar

Tools

Meta Quest SDKs
Job description

Senior Software Engineer - XR Development

Location: Farnborough
Duration: ASAP for 6 months
Rate: Up to 750 per day via an approved umbrella company

What you'll be doing:
  • Rapidly produce Unity or Unreal-based XR applications in an agile environment.
  • Collaborate with project teams to prioritise and translate requirements into actionable backlogs.
  • Integrate immersive content from modelling resources and configure XR system components, including enterprise management platforms.
  • Develop secure software solutions tailored for defence environments, deploying to device estates remotely and locally.
  • Create and execute comprehensive system test plans, perform regression and performance testing, and document results.
  • Maintain traceability between requirements and testing, supporting defect resolution.
  • Work closely with developers, engineers, and stakeholders, providing technical support during transfer to service phases.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in developing XR software with Unity or Unreal, including immersive user interfaces.
  • Proven track record in software development, integration, and testing within immersive environments.
  • Strong skills in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent problem-solving, systems engineering understanding, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with technical leadership and working across complex projects.
Desirable:
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar.
  • Experience with Meta Quest SDKs (v78+), Quest 3, and Meta Quest firmware (v81).
  • Knowledge of simulation software in defence or aerospace sectors.
  • Experience with networking, multiplayer XR experiences, and enterprise device management.

Join a dynamic team working on innovative XR solutions for defence training. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of this exciting journey.

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