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• Role

• Responsibilities

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• Software Engineer (XR Teaching Tools)

Under instruction from colleagues and following appropriate training

• · Refine and standardise existing Unity-based AR and VR simulations for classroom deployment.
• · Implement consistent UI/UX, functionality, and accessibility across all tools.
• · Set up, configure, and troubleshoot XR hardware (primarily Meta Quest 3, some Microsoft Hololens).
• · Develop new curriculum-aligned simulations, where time allows.
• · Maintain a clean, modular, and well-documented codebase for future development and evaluation.
• · Collaborate with academic staff and education partners to translate classroom needs into practical, technical solutions.
• · Ensure compliance with GDPR, ethical data use, and responsible innovation principles.
• · Contribute technical input to design discussions, user feedback integration, and ongoing improvements.

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• Essential Criteria
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Unity (C#), with experience developing immersive AR/VR applications.
• Practical experience deploying and managing XR hardware (e.g., Meta Quest 3, HoloLens).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility considerations in XR.
• Proven ability to debug, optimise, and maintain complex Unity projects.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative academic team.
• Desirable Criteria
• Experience with XR development platforms such as Vuforia.
• Familiarity with XR analytics or logging tools for evaluating user interaction.
• Understanding of UK secondary science curricula (KS3–KS5).
• Interest in EdTech, digital learning, or widening access to STEM education.
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