At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative VR projects and shape core coding architecture in the defence sector.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on cutting-edge virtual reality and simulation technologies.
- Benefits: Family medical insurance, 7% pension contribution, flexible working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence tech while diversifying your skills in AI and AR.
- Qualifications: Advanced Unreal Engine and C++ programming skills; leadership experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Lead Unreal Programmer
You will take ownership of core coding architecture and shape innovative virtual reality simulation projects within the defence sector.
This position provides a clear pathway to diversify your technical expertise across artificial intelligence and augmented reality while leading project delivery.
You will guide a growing team to modernise critical training solutions and evaluate emerging technologies for real-world applications.
Who we are looking for
- British nationality is required due to the nature of the projects.
- Advanced programming capability with Unreal Engine and C++.
- Experience of XR is a plus.
- Working knowledge of multiplayer network coding and performance optimisation & experience collaborating with client-facing research and development teams are also great added skills.
- Good leadership skills
- What is in it for you
- Family medical and dental insurance coverage.
- 7% employer pension contribution.
Clear career progression pathways and flexible working patterns.
Key responsibilities
- Provide the core coding architecture and technical structure for digital training applications.
- Lead and support the internal development team whilst ensuring code quality meets industry standard practices.
- Coordinate closely with sub-contractors and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
- Research and evaluate new simulation technologies to support long-term engineering strategies.
- Assist internal change teams with technical proposals and project scoping documentation.
- Your experience
- Comprehensive background in performance profiling and graphics optimisation for virtual environments.
- Practical understanding of source control systems and modern integrated development environments.
- Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across central and graphics processing units.
- Background in agile development methodologies and technical project scoping.
- Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience.
- Location and setup
- Portsmouth
- Hybrid working pattern 3x per week onsite
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens.
This is a permanent role.
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