R&D Engineer II (f/m)

Requisition #: 17227 

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 II contributes to the development of the Synopsys multiphysics simulation products Mechanical APDL and LS-DYNA. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand and satisfy customer requirements and develop solutions for complex issues to accomplish development objectives.  The successful candidate will be experienced in numerical linear algebra theory and programming and related parallel processing environments to design and develop robust, efficient algorithms on modern hardware architectures.  This role comprises both research aspects (improving existing solvers or developing new ones) and software engineering, e.g., componentization of existing solvers. 

Synopsys is the world leader in engineering simulation. Up to 80% of the cost of a product’s development is determined by the decisions you make early in the design process, and Synopsys helps its customers reduce this cost with physical simulation tools to make better decisions quicker. Customers use Synopsys simulation products to digitally explore design concepts and test critical design choices early in the product life cycle.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Research and development of linear equation solvers.Design and evolve APIs to improve usability and integration.
• Collaborate with domain experts to translate technical requirements into design specs.
• Draft documentation.
• Help coordinate project timelines and communicate across multiple development teams.
• Investigate problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions.
• Works under the general supervision of a development manager.
• Participates in planning, architecture, and research. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or other natural science disciplines with 2 years’ experience or MS.
• Strong experience with numerical linear algebra, in particular the solution of large, sparse linear systems using direct and/or preconditioned iterative solvers.
• Strong experience in high-performance computing, in particular distributed-memory parallelism.
• Strong experience with software design, modularization and API development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Strong understanding of data structures and data handling algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Driven and willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge of or experience with GPU programming.
• Familiarity with solver libraries (e.g., PETSc, Trilinos, Pardiso, MUMPS).
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling and build/package management (e.g., CMake, Azure DevOps, Conan, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).Passion for crafting robust and efficient code.
• Understanding of customer requirements and tools used in this domain.
• Knowledge of or experience with CAE.
• Knowledge of or experience with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Proficiency in Fortran and C/C++.

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.