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Senior R&D Engineer

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Ansys

Senior R&D Engineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom / Remote

Requisition #: 16453

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.

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Senior Angular Developer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Angular Developer to join our development team responsible for building and maintaining Ansys Web Components—our internal component library. This shared UI library is used across the organization to streamline development, ensure consistency, and align with the Ansys Design System in terms of User Experience, Design, and Accessibility. This role would be great for an experienced senior looking for a new and interesting challenge or a mid-level developer who feels ready to take the next step in their career.

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As a Senior Angular Developer, you will have the unique opportunity to work on enablement software, helping internal product teams:

  • Build applications quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintain consistency with the Ansys Design System.

Our component library includes both simple components (e.g., buttons, avatars, icons) and complex components (e.g., tables, trees). Our mission is to ensure all components meet the following standards:

  • Well-documented.
  • Easy to use and configure.
  • Accessible.
  • Performant and efficient.
  • Maintainable with automated tests.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in Agile practices (Scrum, planning poker, retrospectives).
  • Contribute to the day-to-day development of the component library.
  • Engage in architectural discussions and implementation.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality.
  • Gather and refine requirements for new components and features.

Requirements

5 year of relevant experience (front end development).

Who we are looking for?

We are interested in speaking with experienced front-end developers who are passionate about working in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building high-quality, scalable UI components and improving developer experience across an organization. The right candidate might get excited about some of the following:

  • Advanced knowledge of modern Angular (we use Angular 17+).
  • Experience architecting and building reusable UI components (Component-Driven Development, Atomic Design Methodology).
  • Understanding of automating repetitive tasks (we use GitHub Actions).
  • Strong background in test automation (we use Jest and Cypress).
  • Familiarity with quality development practices (TDD, BDD, CI/CD).
  • Experience with Web Components or React is a plus.
  • Proficiency with SASS for styling.

What we offer

  • Remote working opportunities.
  • The chance to work on a high-impact enablement project.

Our core tech stack

  • Angular 17+
  • GitHub Actions
  • Cypress
  • Jest
  • SASS
  • Node
  • NPM

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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. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

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
  • Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
  • Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
  • Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

  • We commit to audacious goals
  • We work seamlessly as a team
  • We demonstrate mastery
  • We deliver outstanding results

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.

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.

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. 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. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

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, although our list goes on: Newsweek's Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America's Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

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.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

Client-provided location(s): Glasgow, UK; Wrexham, UK; Sheffield, UK; Horsham, UK; United Kingdom; Cambridge, UK
Job ID: ansys-1276924600
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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