Validation / Verification Eng, Staff Engineer (Meshing, Python, AI)

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a passionate and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in engineering and software testing. With a background in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, you bring hands-on experience in meshing technologies and computational analysis. You thrive in environments that demand both technical rigor and creative problem solving, and you are driven to ensure products meet the highest standards for quality and usability. Your expertise spans advanced programming and scripting, allowing you to automate and optimize validation workflows. You are adept at working across multiple operating systems and platforms, including Windows, Linux, virtual machines, compute clusters, and cloud environments. Collaboration is at your core; you engage effectively with cross-functional teams, communicating clearly and forging strong relationships with developers, quality assurance, and support staff. You welcome challenges and adapt quickly, always seeking opportunities to learn and grow. Your commitment to excellence, paired with a genuine passion for delivering reliable software, makes you a key contributor to Synopsys' mission of innovation. You are motivated by the impact your work has on end users and are eager to play a critical role in shaping the technological landscape for customers worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct rigorous testing of Ansys (Part of Synopsys) applications including Meshing in Workbench, Fluent-Meshing, and meshing capabilities for the #Python ecosystem.
• Analyze product requirements and develop comprehensive test plans for new features.
• Design, specify, and write new test cases; modify and update existing tests and maintain test scripts for automation and manual environments.
• Perform functional, application, regression, and performance testing in both manual and automated test environments.
• Lead testing initiatives by providing coverage analysis, testing metrics, and participating actively in defect management processes.
• Identify and investigate product defects, collaborating with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Operate across diverse computing environments, including Windows, Linux, virtual machines, compute clusters, and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain customer trust by ensuring products are tested with the end user in mind, representing the voice of the customer throughout the testing lifecycle.

• Enhance product reliability and performance, directly influencing customer satisfaction and trust.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, ensuring robust coverage and high-quality releases.
• Accelerate validation workflows through automation and advanced scripting, contributing to faster and more efficient development cycles.
• Facilitate seamless integration of new features by proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Support Synopsys' commitment to innovation by ensuring our products consistently meet industry-leading standards.
• Empower cross-functional teams with actionable insights from testing metrics and defect analysis.
• Champion the voice of the customer, ensuring that usability and functionality align with real-world needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering and 5 years related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years related experience.
• Expertise in meshing technologies for implicit and explicit finite element analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Advanced proficiency in programming and scripting languages, especially Python.
• Experience with software development, testing processes, and automation tools; proven use of GitHub Copilot to streamline test script development.
• Strong familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, including virtualized and cloud environments.
• Commercial experience with meshing and solver products (e.g., Workbench Meshing, Fluent-Meshing, Fluent, CFX, Ansys Mechanical, Ansys LS-Dyna) is highly desirable.

• Meticulous and thorough, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to build strong relationships across teams and disciplines.
• Quick learner, adaptable, and able to thrive in dynamic, geographically distributed teams.
• Problem solver with strong planning skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality, reliable software to customers.