Driving Simulator Software Developer

Do you have an interest in creating virtual reality scenarios, immersive technologies, and software for video games? Do you have good programming skills? Would you like to develop the next generation software for a world-leading set of immersive, human-in-the-loop simulators, working with academics in a research-oriented and multi-disciplinary environment?

The Human Factors and Safety Group at the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) is seeking to appoint a programmer to join a small team undertaking research in road safety and new technologies, at Virtuocity . The programmer will develop simulator scenarios and take the in-house developed software used by the simulator to the next level. They will also be involved in post processing the data for analysis.

You will have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in a programming environment, strong programming skills using C++ and an Object-Oriented Design approach plus experience in distributed or parallel computing. Experience in game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine or relevant experience in computer graphics is highly desirable. 

You should be willing to work flexibly and cooperatively with other members of the development and research team and have good organisational skills, including an ability to document work undertaken, ideally with experience in source code version control.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, in order to liaise effectively with all internal and external users of the facility. The opportunity to present our capabilities and findings at national and international project meetings, conferences and seminars is desirable. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Natasha Merat

Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 6614

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Environment
School/Institute:  Institute for Transport Studies
Category:  Academic
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 

£37,099 to £44,263
p.a.
Post Type: 

Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (until 30 January 2026)
Release Date:  Tuesday 02 January 2024
Closing Date:  Wednesday 31 January 2024
Reference:  ENVTR1187
Downloads:  Candidate Brief