R&D Engineering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager R&D in the Materials Business Unit, where you will lead innovative software development projects. This role involves managing high-performing teams to create cutting-edge solutions in materials data management. You'll play a vital role in project planning, resource management, and quality assurance while nurturing a collaborative environment. With a hybrid work model, you have the flexibility to work remotely while making a significant impact in a fast-growing field. If you are passionate about mentoring and driving success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering innovation.
• Oversee project execution and ensure quality standards.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

TypeScript

Python

C++

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

MS in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

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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!

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

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. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally, Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan).