Software Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School
of Computer Science and Informatics. You will be joining Cardiff University,
one of the UK’s leading research-led universities, as a Software Engineer for
the TransCoLL project, which is funded by AHRC in collaboration with UKRI. A
successful candidate will be dedicated to finding creative solutions and have a
genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to support world-class research in an
interdisciplinary team.
The project focuses on understanding the language
learning landscape across the Celtic nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern
Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Working with colleagues from Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences the project involves building a virtual reality
enabled digital avatar powered by AI to facilitate real-time language learning
in a virtual environment. The successful candidate should have a good
understanding of machine learning techniques (e.g. Prompt Engineering for Large
Language Models, fine tuning) and some experience with virtual reality tools
and services (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Meta Quest 3) to facilitate
semi-structured dialogue-based interaction. The successful candidate should
also be familiar with collaborative software development, e.g. using Jupyter
Notebooks, Version control and focus on software development within a research
environment.
The successful candidate will be dedicated to finding
creative, research-led solutions and have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to
work with a research team in computer science, modern languages, and social
sciences across the UK and Ireland. They will possess, or be near to completion
of, a PhD in Computer Science or a related area, OR have relevant
industrial experience.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving
the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of
this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive
framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal
commitments wherever possible.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and
diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people
from diverse backgrounds. Cardiff University positively encourages applications
from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race,
disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief,
marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome
applications from women who are under-represented within Cardiff University in
this field.
This
position is full-time (35 hours per week) for 18 months, and available from 1st
May 2026.
For an
informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Daniel J. Finnegan ([email protected]). For
informal discussions about the School of Computer Science & Informatics
please contact the School Manager, Yvonne Taylor ([email protected]).
Informal
enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to
Simon Hogg, HR Administrator – [email protected].
Salary: £41,064 per annum (Grade 6), with 4 annual increments up to £46,049 per annum at the top of the scale.
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Closing
date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.