Senior R&D Engineer

Requisition #:16953

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

SUMMARY

ANSYS, Inc. seeks Senior R&D Engineer to work in Canonsburg, PA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior R&D Engineer is responsible for the development of software products and supporting systems.
• In this role, the Senior R&D Engineer will use advanced technical and problem-solving skills to help the team tackle complex issues, satisfy customer requirements, and accomplish development objectives.
• Participate in planning, architecture, and research.
• Perform complex development activities that may require extensive analysis in areas including user experience, software design and solver research.
• Employ best practices and help to maintain them through technical reviews and mentoring.
• Perform complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.
• Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions.
• Research and understand the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues.
• May work with strategic customers or proxies to assess needs and develop solutions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and may take on some planning and mentoring responsibilities.
• May be responsible for managing interns or co-ops but typically does not have direct reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study, and one (1) year of experience in a related position.

• Alternate Acceptable Education and Work Experience Requirement: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study, and three (3) years of experience in a related position, or a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study, and five (5) years of experience in a related position.
• Work experience or academic coursework must have included:
  
  
  
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    • Experience with software design and development methodologies including C, C++, Python, numerical analysis, object-oriented design, software configuration management, scripting languages, data structures and algorithms;
    • Experience with software development using parallel programming techniques and migration of applications across various platforms;
    • Knowledge of numerical linear algebra.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Additional work location information: Telecommute work from home position within commuting distance to Canonsburg, PA.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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