Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - XR Development
Location: Farnborough 2-3 days but could be flexible
Duration: ASAP for 6 months
Rate: Up to £750 per day via an approved umbrella company

Are you passionate about immersive technology and ready to make a real impact? Our client, a leading organisation in defence training, is hiring for a reputed client to develop cutting-edge training and education tools using virtual and mixed reality.

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.