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CoSTAR Software Developer (Prototyping)
Story Futures Strategic Business Unit
Location
Egham
Salary
£40,839 to £43,087
per annum - including London Allowance
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Reference
0225-045
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-Time, Permanent
The role:
We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our newly formed CoSTAR Research and Innovation (Prototyping) team working at the new National Lab for Creative Industries at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire.
You will be part of a creative, inclusive and dynamic environment, working with the CoSTAR research teams across all the partners of the National Lab as well as with industry collaborators.
The team will be developing applications in areas such as AI & Machine Learning; games & 3D development; immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality; advanced production technologies such as Virtual Production, Extended Reality; Live entertainment.
In this hands-on position, you will be comfortable working collaboratively using agile methods as part of a multidisciplinary innovation team focused on developing software for a range of systems, tools, pilots and prototypes.
You will get the chance to work with a range of software engineers, researchers, designers, research producers, as well as to collaborate with external companies. You will be part of a busy and dynamic environment and may be asked to contribute to other research & development activities across the partner institutions of the CoSTAR National Lab.
About the National R&D Lab:
The CoSTAR National Lab for R&D in Creative Technologies is the largest ever investment in creative industries R&D in UK history: a £51.1m programme led by Royal Holloway, University of London to develop a National R&D Lab for creative technologies to ensure the UK’s screen and performance industries have innovation infrastructure needed to compete globally. Our consortium brings together world-leading research teams from media production, psychology, business and drama at Royal Holloway, Creative-AI at University of Surrey; and Creative (Games) Technologies at Abertay University; as well as the professional training at the National Film & Television School. By partnering with Pinewood Studios, BT and Disguise, the CoSTAR National R&D Lab will place R&D at the heart of UK storytelling and storytelling at the heart of R&D.
What you will be doing (see job description for full details):
- Working with StoryFutures and CoSTAR staff and partners on the to develop effective software and tools to produce pilots and prototypes in areas related to emerging creative technologies.
- You will be developing applications in areas such as AI & Machine Learning; games & 3D development; immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality; advanced production technologies such as Virtual Production, Extended Reality; Live entertainment.
- As a Software Developer in our team, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary innovation team focused on ensuring high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles.
- You will get the chance to work with a range of content creators, designers, research producers, academic and industry experts as well as to collaborate with external companies.
- You will be part of a busy and dynamic environment and may be asked to contribute to other research & development activities across the partner institutions of the CoSTAR National Lab.
You should apply if you:
- Enjoy working in a fast-moving, agile environment, both independently and in teams.
- Have significant experience of working in Software Development, with a commitment to work in a focused and professional manner.
- Have solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns and best practices in one or more of the following software languages: Java, Python, C/C++, and JavaScript.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and Development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
- Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey until November 2025, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. Thereafter, the post will then be based at the National Lab located at Pinewood Studios in home UK, Film and Screen Industry. Some national travel is to be expected.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact adrian.woolard@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0225-045
Closing Date: 23:59, 18 March 2025
Interview Date: 26 March 2025
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.