Requisition #: 17166
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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• MS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or other natural science disciplines with 2 years’ experience or PhD.
• Working experience with technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects
• Good understanding and skills in object-oriented programming
• Working experience with electrical modeling and simulation, specifically with numerical methods

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience with C++ or Python
• Technical knowledge and experience with power and signal integrity concepts and circuit theory.
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software development environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

SUMMARY / ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior R&D Engineer contributes to the development of software products and supporting systems. In this role, the Senior R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and advance the state of the art in engineering simulation user experience. The successful candidate will have knowledge of technical/scientific computing concepts and will design, implement, and maintain next-generation simulation engines.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and solvers based on FEM and Integral Equation techniques.
• Understands and employs best practices
• Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions
• Understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues
• Works under the general supervision of a development manager