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Why Granta?

Great reasons to work at Granta

A leader in a hot technology area - Granta Design is the world-leader in materials information technology – a fascinating and expanding area of engineering software. We help companies to apply materials knowledge in order to innovate, to make products safer and more efficient, and to minimize environmental impact.

Successful, open, flexible, committed to our staff - We are profitable and growing rapidly. A spin-off from Cambridge University, we offer a unique product and have a great reputation as a company that is open, entrepreneurial, and flexible. We provide a high level of autonomy to individuals, realising that motivated and committed staff are the key to our success.

A great place to work - Based in the beautiful city of Cambridge, we offer a friendly, informal work environment and a great chance to advance your career by joining a growing, high-calibre team at an exciting point in the company's development.

Excellent benefits - Granta's generous benefits package includes a pension contribution of 12.5% of base salary, health and insurance benefits, and the chance to share in our success through an employee share option scheme.

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10 more reasons to work at Granta

This month's feature - We asked our software team for the reasons why they enjoy developing software at Granta. This is what they said:

1. We work alongside smart people - e.g., the testers at Granta and the material experts using our software
   
   
2. We have flexible hours in a light, airy, office
   
   
3. Our projects are fast-growing, challenging, and demanding
   
   
4. We like to learn to improve and share knowledge with each other
   
   
5. We write unit tests, use source control, run continuous builds, develop in short iterations, and have fixed-in-time releases
   
   
6. We have fast machines, dual monitors, and an MSDN subscription for access to the latest technologies
   
   
7. We love the espresso machine, decent filter coffee and tea, and regular company lunches
   
   
8. We work in central Cambridge but have ample parking for cars and bikes
   
   
9. We’re a young (-ish) team but appreciate the generous pension and other great benefits
   
   
10. We have a joker on the team who keeps us laughing

Our other teams aren't so interested in the MSDN subscription or continuous builds - but they also love working with smart people, the great coffee and benefits, and the excellent, informal working environment. And we have more than one joker!