COMPANY: BBC Research & Development
JOB TITLE: Research & Development Engineer
This involves:
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Researching, understanding and developing technology ideas and technical solutions in many areas - from programme making to broadcasting and internet delivery
• Keeping abreast of new technologies
RELATED DEGREE:
• 4 year undergrad degree in Computer Science (MEng) from University of York
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Student Television (the technical side - broadcast systems, studio systems, graphics, technical planning / management etc.)
• Summer placements, during degree, with BT Research Labs (Martlesham, near Ipswich)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Problem solving
• Ability to analyse and design as well as develop
• Enthusiasm to learn about unfamiliar and new technologies - to work outside of my original specialisms
• Broad range of software development skills + technologies: C / C++, PHP, Java, Python, AJAX, XML, OpenGL
• Ability to communicate to both technical and non technical audiences
BENEFITS OF THE JOB:
• Flexible working hours
• Working with interesting colleagues with diverse skills (from behavioural sciences to internet technologies to image processing to RF analogue electronics)
• Opportunities to work on a very wide range of projects and technologies - not just reapplying the same narrow range of skills and technologies repeatedly
• The opportunity to shape the future of broadcasting and online media
• Work that is not profit motivated
CAREER GOALS:
• Developing my experience and expertise, for my own satisfaction
• My passion is for hands-on technical work - I don't want to follow a career progression to management
• Be able to say I've contributed to something that has made a difference