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XR Developer (Birmingham based), BOM

  •  West Midlands
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 19, 2026
  •  Winnie Nip
  •  winnie@bom.org.uk
  • #Design

Description

Job Summary

The XR Developer plays a key role in BOM's collaborative Immersive Studio. Passionate about immersive tech with coding expertise, they will lead XR development using web/database systems and create engaging and interactive content including VR and AR experiences for multiple platforms and devices.

Job Description

The XR Developer plays a key role in BOM's collaborative Immersive Studio. Passionate about immersive technology, the XR Developer applies creative coding expertise and an agile mindset to design groundbreaking experiences. Leading XR development and using web/database systems, the XR Developer creates engaging and interactive content, including virtual reality and augmented reality experiences for multiple platforms, including mobiles and headset devices.

The XR Developer will also contribute to the design and delivery of interactive installations that blend digital content with physical space. This includes working with TouchDesigner, real world sensors and projection based systems to create responsive and participatory experiences for exhibitions, public installations and live events.

If you are a versatile, resourceful, and passionate technologist who thrives on experimentation and creativity, we'd love to have you join us.

This role is a 12 month fixed contract, potentially leading to a full-time role.

Job Requirements

  • Design and develop interactive immersive experiences for BOM and external commercial clients.
  • Publish, manage and maintain XR applications on relevant platforms.
  • Collaboration across the development team and wider creative team, sharing progress, ensuring backup of code/projects.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Integrate real-world sensors such as cameras, depth sensors, motion tracking, microphones and physical inputs to drive interactive behaviour.
  • Research of emerging tech trends to explore new creative possibilities.
  • Stay ahead of current industry trends and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's technical and creative capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop interactive immersive experiences, including VR and AR, using Unity and Unreal Engine (training is available in Unreal Engine if required).
  • Collaborate across BOM's development and creative teams and with external clients to develop immersive concepts and designs.
  • Integrate cloud and web databases to support XR applications.
  • Publish, manage and maintain XR applications on various platforms, including iOS and Android.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Represent the development team at events to promote BOM's Immersive Studio work to clients and communities.
  • Complete timesheets to log time spent on projects.
  • Attend meetings with key partners, clients and funders as required to provide updates on the technical progress of projects.
  • Follow admin protocols in a timely manner for processing and taking care of additional admin related to the role.
  • Attend key BOM events to support the wider BOM mission.

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How to Apply

Please check the full job description in the link provided. Please only apply if you are UK-based and able to commute to Birmingham weekly.

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