R&D Engineering Manager

General Information

Job Title R&D Engineering Manager Job ID 12772 Country United Kingdom City Cambridge Date Posted 01-Oct-2025 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Ansys Software Development Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible Yes

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

Summary / Role Purpose

The Senior Manager R&D joins the Materials Business Unit to lead the software development projects of major ANSYS applications such as Granta MI. This role is responsible for planning, resource assignments and progress tracking of all projects and activities performed by the members of the team(s). The Senior Manager R&D will be responsible for line management and personal development of team members, as well as the facilitation of the team’s work.  The Senior Manager R&D will collaborate with development and testing managers on the development, implementation, and integration of our quality assurance practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the on-time completion of projects assigned to team(s) while meeting the corporate quality standards
• Ensure that implementation of the product satisfies the product specifications
• Ensure that appropriate methods and procedures are followed
• Recruits, develops, and retains high performing talent 
• Create a positive team culture that is aligned with the Ansys culture
• Typically will oversee and manage multiple teams, sections, or units, often via subordinate managers
• Lead teams to build robust and innovative solutions for Materials data management.
• Guide software development and testing activities within your teams.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.