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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sirius Digital
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Language Modeling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Digital Twin, Unreal Engine, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5787829497

## About the Role

* Experience designing and delivering performant software applications, ideally within a technical consultancy environment
 * Knowledge of software modelling and simulation techniques
 * Ability to analyse requirements and define technical specifications
 * Experience in one or more of the following: videogame engine technology (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot), entity or event-based simulation, robotics, and autonomous systems
 * Proficiency in C/C++, familiarity with Python, C#, Zig
 * Willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages
 * Ability to apply mathematical or statistical methods to scientific or applied challenges
 * Confidence working with large codebases and understanding hardware/performance constraints
 * Strong interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement
 * Experience preparing technical reports and presenting to customers
 * Willingness to travel within the UK and work on client sites as required
 * Background working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands, or the UK Defence industry (desirable)
 * Degree in a STEM or computing discipline, or equivalent experience (desirable)
 * Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (desirable)

## Description

* Deliver technical consultancy projects to a high standard
 * Develop and implement software solutions across areas such as wargaming, simulation, autonomous systems, digital twins, and synthetic environments
 * Build and sustain strong client relationships
 * Apply mathematical and computational techniques to solve real-world problems, developing innovative approaches as needed

Technologies:

 * AI
 * C#
 * Excel
 * Hardware
 * Python
 * Robotics
 * Unreal
 * GameDev
 * C++
 * Security


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