Research Software Engineer (Ed-Tech Game Development & AI Integrations)

Software Engineer Role for the development of a music-assisted learning platform

You will have:

• A good degree in Computer Science or similar
• Good knowledge of software engineering, mathematics and digital signal processing
• Good time management, organisational and communication skill and be able to work creatively and proactively in a team
• Experience in Python Programming, Integration Engineering and Version Control

UItra Rapid is a music-assisted learning platform, built in Unity, designed to support children who struggle with traditional learning methods, with particular focus on those who are neurodivergent. Our intention: “Sounds Like Spotify, Looks like Twitch, Feels Like Nintendo”. The concept won Thiiia the Just Imagine If (2024) research grant from the University.

This software engineering role focuses on the early development stages of Ultra Rapid involving planning, optimising and integrating the tech stack for the platform. This will involve novel audio and visual integrations into the Unity game engine.

You will work with Felix Weaver from Thiiia and Professor Richard Mitchell from the Department of Computer Science

Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interviews will be held: 2nd May 2025

Informal Contact:
Contact Name Richard Mitchell
Contact Job Title Professor of Cybernetics
Contact Email address r.j.mitchell@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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