R&D Engineer

Requisition #: 17134

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 / Role Purpose

Ansys empowers the world's most innovative companies to design and deliver transformational products. Engineers rely on our engineering simulation software - the best and broadest in industry - to solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination.

The R&D Engineer contributes to enablement-focused development of software products and supporting systems within the Ansys Cloud platform. In this role, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to define, implement, and extend common core microservices, systems, and their Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that will be used across the Ansys technology portfolio.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in a small team that develops and maintains cloud microservices and APIs to be consumed by Ansys technologies.

• Employs the Cloud-centric Agile Software Development Lifecyle from requirements gathering to release

• 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

• Contributes to additional responsibilities identified by Ansys Cloud product strategy

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Experience with software development targeting Software-as-a-Service products
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing with hands-on Cloud Service Provider experience

• Exposure to API design and implementation for HTTP/REST using Java, Python, and/or GraphQL

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with AWS Cloud Technologies

• Familiar with container and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes

• 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

Client-provided location(s): Canonsburg, PA

Job ID: ansys-1310208400

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-23T23:44:39