Placement Student (HMI, Graphics and QA)
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Placement Student (HMI, Graphics and QA)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Drilling Systems, the worldwide leader in the manufacture of 3D simulations for the oil & gas industry, are looking for talented placement students to join our friendly software team for a 30-week placement starting in June 2026.
Job Summary
This role will involve developing, deploying, and maintaining the various software systems that make up our immersive simulation solutions, including real-time physics models, innovative user interfaces, physical “cyber chairs” and 3D graphics software for projection domes, large multi-screen video walls and VR. There are multiple roles available within the team to suit a range of technical skills.
Technical Responsibilities
- Behavioural/physics model programming in C# or C++
- UI programming in .NET, WPF, WinForms
- Graphics programming and VR development in Unity
- Web dashboard development in AWS, React, Node.js, Docker
- Exercise scripting in C#, Python or similar
- Software QA using Jira and Zephyr
- Test Automation with Ranorex
Desirable Knowledge
- Atlassian toolset and workflow; Jira, Confluence
- Source control and principles; SVN, Unity Version Control (Plastic SCM), Bitbucket
- Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies
- Closed AI/ML technologies and their integration into proprietary software applications
Personal Skills
- Ability to adapt and learn new technologies on the job
- Analytical mindset
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Self-motivation
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] our values of Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of what we do. We are looking for future colleagues who believe in the power of working together, think creatively, and are dedicated to strive for excellence. This opportunity is ideal for students undertaking a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, games development etc. The roles will be based primarily in our Bournemouth office, but with opportunities for international travel.