DescriptionOur client is a leading research organization focused on advancing the future of virtual and augmented reality technologies. Their Audio Research team is dedicated to two transformative goals: creating virtual sounds that are perceptually indistinguishable from reality, and redefining human hearing. These innovations aim to foster deeper human connection across distances and enable seamless communication in challenging acoustic environments.They are seeking a contract software engineer to support and enhance the software and systems used in their data collection lab located in Cambridge, UK. The role involves building software that interfaces with cutting-edge prototype devices and integrating them into a robust data collection platform.You''ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of audio/video engineers, recording technicians, software engineers, and researchers across locations. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills to scope, prioritize, and deliver high-quality, maintainable software.Location Requirement: Onsite visits required (Cambridge city centre and Bourne)DResponsibilitiesDevelop software for prototype wearable devices.Improve efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of data collection processes.Work with audio, video, inertial measurement, and other sensor equipment.Deploy, test, and evaluate updates to distributed data collection systems.Build and maintain system health monitoring tools.Enhance tools for data validation and proces