R&D Engineer

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
  
  At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
  
  In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

Client-provided location(s): Canonsburg, PA

Job ID: ansys-12857

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-21T18:45:39