R&D Manager

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) .

For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/recruitment/Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-AVEVA.pdf) .

Position: R&D Manager

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom – Hybrid (3 days at the office)

Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)

Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering

The job

Reporting to the Director Industrial Platform Core, you’ll be part of our Industrial Platform, managing a skilled development team producing key services for our Connect Platform.

You’ll be responsible for the management and development of up to 7 software developers, with additional duties for collaborating with teams both within the Industrial Platform and all AVEVA.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of software engineers with full line management responsibilities, including one-to-ones, goal and objective setting and quarterly performance check-ins.

• Work with the Program Management team to ensure the team delivers on a well-defined backlog, including negotiating scope and timescales. Follow agile best practices.

• Work with the Technology group to ensure the team delivers technologically advanced solutions that meet the demands of the Portfolio team and other stakeholders.

• Contribute in a technical capacity to all parts of the development cycle and enable members of the team to engage in and steer technical direction and decision making.

• Work closely with the assigned technical lead for the team/project.

• Ensure the team collaborates with all stakeholders throughout the software process.

• Ensure the team follows a culture of continuous improvement.

Ideal experience

• Strong experience of leadership within software projects. This may be in a formal leadership role or as a de-facto technical leader while working as a software developer.

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies.

• An understanding of how to clearly communicate requirements and progress. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

• A good background in technology and software development.

The team you’ll join

The Industrial Platform Core teams are at the leading edge of software development within AVEVA and are responsible for developing our Cloud Platform. You will be expected to continuously learn and update your skills and technical knowledge.

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us!

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

Empowering you with pioneering tech

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) .

For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/recruitment/Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-AVEVA.pdf) .