R&D Engineering Manager

ANSYS, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager R&D to lead innovation in materials data management. In this pivotal role, you will guide talented engineers in developing cutting-edge software solutions while ensuring quality and strategic alignment with business goals. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-growing field, with a hybrid work model allowing flexibility. If you are passionate about mentoring and driving success in software development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience leading software teams.
• Strong technical background in C#, .NET, SQL, TypeScript, Python, C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams to foster innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee project execution ensuring high-quality standards.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

TypeScript

Python

C++

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Date: Mar 3, 2025

Location: Cambridge, GB, CB1 7EG

Company: Ansys

Requisition #:16270

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Senior Manager R&D – Materials Business Unit

Shape the Future of Materials Data Management

Are you a passionate leader ready to drive innovation in materials data management? As a Senior Manager R&D at Ansys, you'll spearhead software development projects for flagship applications like Granta MI, guiding high-performing teams to build cutting-edge solutions. You'll play a crucial role in project planning, resource management, and ensuring seamless execution while fostering a collaborative and dynamic team environment.

This role is perfect for an experienced leader eager to mentor top talent, refine quality assurance practices, and oversee multiple development teams in delivering impactful, high-quality products.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor a team of talented engineers, creating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Drive Execution: Oversee multiple teams to ensure timely project completion while upholding Ansys’ high-quality standards.
• Innovate & Improve: Guide teams in developing robust, scalable, and cutting-edge software solutions for materials data management.
• Ensure Quality & Best Practices: Collaborate with development and testing managers to integrate best-in-class quality assurance processes.
• Strategic Planning: Align team efforts with business goals, ensuring successful product development and seamless integration.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Leadership: Minimum 3 years of management experience leading high-performing software teams.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in C#, .NET, SQL, TypeScript, Python, C++, or similar technologies.
• Industry Experience: A BS (12+ years), MS (10+ years), or PhD (8+ years) in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Track Record of Success: Demonstrated ability to lead teams through the full software development lifecycle, from concept to release.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business requirements into actionable development roadmaps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in C#, SQL Server, TypeScript, Python, C++ with hands-on leadership experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial software and cloud-hosted enterprise applications.
• Strong ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• A passion for mentoring, driving cross-team success, and optimizing software performance at scale.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact in a fast-growing field. You’ll have the flexibility of a hybrid work model, with a preference for three days in the office and remote work for the remainder of the week.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join us at Ansys and shape the future of materials data management!

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results.

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.