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    At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

    We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

    The opportunity

    You will join our growing software development team across offices in London, Birmingham and Manchester to work on our Oasys Suite software. The Oasys Suite is used by engineers around the world to prepare LS-DYNA finite element models for analysis and to post-process the results, enabling them to analyse complex problems such as vehicle crash tests and the performance of tall buildings during earthquakes.

    The Oasys LS-DYNA software is a unique area of business for Arup. This complex suite of engineering software products is written in-house and sold worldwide to major organisations in automotive, aerospace, nuclear and civil engineering industries.

    You will be part of the team developing software used to prepare finite element models and interpret analysis results ultimately helping to bring exciting products to life.

    Your key responsibilities will be:

    • Designing and coding new features for our software programmes PRIMER, D3PLOT, T/HIS and REPORTER
    • Maintaining the code for existing features
    • Writing automated tests for your code
    • Providing day-to-day technical support to customers
    • Carrying out release tasks from quality assurance to documenting new features
    • Working in an agile environment coding in C, C++, Fortran and JavaScript

    You will benefit from our commitment to helping you develop your career

    • Support and training to develop your skills
    • Potential for you to identify and develop new tools, features or products
    • Opportunities for client contact through regular meetings, delivering training courses and attending industry events

    Is this role right for you?

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics or Computer Science (2.1 or above or equivalent)
    • Strong background in maths
    • Enthusiasm for coding and a willingness to learn
    • Desire to combine technical knowledge with software development
    • Experience of finite element analysis software is advantageous
    • Knowledge of C or Fortran is useful

    We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.

    You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.

    What we offer you

    At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

    Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

    We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

    We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.