AI Research Software Engineer - CoSTAR National Lab in Guildford

An exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer. This post is part of an AHRC project, Convergent screen technologies and performance in realtime (CoSTAR). The post will operate within the CoSTAR National Lab led by Royal Holloway University of London with Pinewood Studios, BT, Abertay University, Disguise, National Film and Television School and Surrey County Council.

Responsibilities:

• Taking a significant role in planning, coordinating and implementing research programmes and, where appropriate, commercial and consultancy activities.
• Taking lead responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project.
• Making decisions about research programmes and methodologies, often in collaboration with colleagues, and to resolve the problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines.
• Leading and collaborating with the CoSTAR team, partner universities and industry across joint research, development and integration to develop new tools and technologies.
• Developing new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding.
• Assessing, interpreting, and evaluating the outcomes of research and developing ideas for the application of research outcomes.
• Pursuing and advocating responsible and open research and innovation to ensure ethical, fair, and inclusive advances in science, technology and use of data.

About you:

The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related subject. A strong background in software development and experience in one or more of the following areas is essential:

• Experience in software development in topics such as computer vision, audio signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, and/or sensor systems.
• Experience in collaboration and technology transfer to partners outside of academia, ideally within the creative industries.
• Excellent writing and communication for varying levels of technical/non-technical audience.
• Skills and experience of development using languages such as Python and C++ with relevant computer vision, signal processing, machine learning and/or deep learning tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, OpenCV etc.).

Desirable skills:

• Skills and experience of frontend development using languages such as HTML5, Javascript, React.
• A track record of publishing academic papers, open-source software tools and/or datasets.

Benefits:

We offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world‑class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on‑site nursery.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The company is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

How to apply:

Please apply via the company website with your CV and cover letter.

Job Details:

• Department: Centre of Vision, Speech & Signal Processing
• Location: Guildford
• Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum
• Post Type: Full Time
• Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 31 May 2026
• Interview Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026