Software Engineer

Experis; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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.