R&D Engineer II - Desktop platform

Requisition #: 17196

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 software products and supporting systems. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will use advanced technical and problem-solving skills to help the team tackle complex issues, satisfy customer requirements, and accomplish development objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs analysis of large and complex code base to identify security vulnerabilities and address them

• Performs analysis of dependencies, licensing requirements, and security implications of using various third party software and is responsible for adding, upgrading and maintaining their versions in development streams

• Collaborates with development teams for porting and debugging software on different platforms and processor architectures

• Collaborates with development teams on projects that may involve restructuring code and/or significant changes to the developer experience

• Employs best practices and helps to maintain them through technical reviews

• Anticipates future needs and technology evolution, proposes and participates in implementation of new solutions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years' experience or MS

• Experience with Python, Perl or other scripting languages

• Experience with source code version tools and/or automated continuous integration software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with integrating third party libraries and other related software

• Knowledge of best practices for third-party licensing and vulnerabilities

• Experience with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Jenkins, Git

• Thorough knowledge of software development tools, compilers, and packaging software

• Experience with porting and debugging complex software on Linux

• Excellent organization and attention to detail

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability 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.

Client-provided location(s): Vancouver, Canada

Job ID: ansys-1319251900

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-22T23:43:41