R&D Engineer (Post-Processing and Graphics)

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Date: Jul 22, 2025

Location: Canonsburg, PA, US, 15317

Company: Ansys

Requisition #: 17004 

 

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

The R&D Engineer contributes to the development of software products and supporting systems. In this role, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to accomplish development objectives.   

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs basic development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems 

  • Learns and employs best practices 

  • Performs basic bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. 

  • Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions 

  • Works under the close supervision of a development manager 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 

  • Experience with C++ programming, especially involving Object Oriented software concepts

  • Experience with MS Visual Studio IDE
  • Experience with scripting languages like Python or JavaScript

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with basic FEA techniques, Computer Graphics (OpenGL), and Scientific Visualization

  • Experience with source code versioning software like GIT
  • Experience with Linux development

  • Basic understanding of the software development process 

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team 

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh

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