Director, Software Imagineering Engineer

Anaplan; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in York is seeking a visionary Software Imagineering Engineer to craft compelling software demonstrations for executives, showcasing AI-infused planning solutions. This role combines technical expertise and creative storytelling, requiring a strong background in full-stack development and modern web technologies. The ideal candidate will influence how clients envision integrated business planning technology.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Exceptional experience in AI technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously while delivering pixel-perfect results.

Responsibilities

• Craft software demonstrations that showcase Anaplan's capabilities.
• Collaborate with product leadership and engineering teams.
• Identify transformative demo opportunities through rapid prototyping.

Skills

Full-stack development experience

Experience in AI technologies

Expertise in modern web technologies

Data visualization

Innovation mindset

Job description

Director, Software Imagineering Engineer

York, United Kingdom

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebratingour wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

We are seeking a visionary Software Imagineering Engineer to join Anaplan's innovation team, where you'll craft compelling "art of the possible" and "co-engineeer" software demonstrations that showcase the future potential of our platform. In this unique role, you'll combine technical expertise with creative storytelling to develop highly polished, executive-ready demos that illustrate breakthrough use cases, emerging technologies, and innovative applications of Anaplan's capabilities.

You’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and business imagination, translating complex technical concepts into visually stunning, intuitive demonstrations that inspire and inform C-suite audiences about what's possible with connected planning.

As our Software Imagineering Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with product leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to identify transformative demo opportunities and bring them to life through rapid prototyping, advanced UI/UX design, and seamless integration work.

Your demonstrations will serve as powerful tools for executive presentations, board meetings, customer showcases, and strategic planning sessions, requiring you to balance technical innovation with practical business relevance.

The ideal candidate brings:

• 5-10+ years of full-stack development experience
• Exceptional experience in AI technologies
• Expertise in modern web technologies and data visualization
• The ability to work autonomously while delivering pixel-perfect results under tight deadlines
• You have an "Innovation mindset" and have experience creating prototypes, building demos from scratch, and imagining possibilities

This role offers the opportunity to shape Anaplan's future narrative and directly influence how executives and customers envision the evolution of integrated business planning technology.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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