Senior R&D Engineer
Requisition #: 17197
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
The Senior R&D Engineer is responsible for the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based HPC infrastructure. In this role, the Senior R&D Engineer will use advanced technical and problem-solving skills to help the team tackle complex issues, satisfy customer requirements, and accomplish development objectives.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deploys, configures, and maintains cloud-based HPC infrastructure
- Implement and manage automation for infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform, Spacelift, Helm, etc.
- Manage cluster lifecycle including scaling, upgrades, patching, and monitoring for SLURM and Kubernetes based clusters
- Monitors and responds to HPC issues
- Works with observability tools like Datadog to improve response time to issues and outages
- Develop and maintain internal documentation, operational runbooks, and support playbooks
- Works independently with minimal supervision and may take on some planning and mentoring responsibilities
- May be responsible for managing interns or co-ops but typically does not have direct reports
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience
- BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years' experience, MS with 3 years' experience, or PhD with 1 year experience
- Commercial experience with software design and development methodologies
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Passion for crafting robust and efficient code in Golang or Python
- Experience delivering high-quality products in a large-scale commercial software development environment
- Strong Linux system administration skills and experience managing distributed systems at scale.
- Excellent technical knowledge and commercial experience with IaC tools (e.g. Terraform, Spacelift, etc.) and HPC schedulers (e.g. SLURM, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively 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: Atlanta
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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