Software Developer - XR

Department: Applied R+D

Location: London

Description

As a Software Developer - XR at Foster + Partners, you will help shape cutting-edge extended reality (XR) technologies that transform how the built environment is designed, visualised and experienced. Working within the Applied Research + Development team, you will create immersive, interactive applications that enable real-time collaboration, high-fidelity visualisation and spatial insight across architecture, engineering and construction projects.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Build immersive XR applications that push the boundaries of design and collaboration.
• Work across the full innovation lifecycle from experimental prototypes to production-ready solutions.
• Explore cutting-edge AR, VR and real-time game engine technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering and technology.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of the built environment.
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong experience developing interactive or XR applications across multiple platforms and devices.
• Advanced knowledge of Unreal and/or Unity game engines and real-time rendering workflows.
• Solid programming expertise in C++ and/or C#.
• Awareness of XR risks and best practices with a focus on delivering robust, secure solutions.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and version control tools such as Git.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and interaction design within immersive environments.
• Familiarity with cloud, streaming or GPU technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, CUDA) and design and construction tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper or Revit is advantageous.
  
  

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

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