R&D Engineer II (Solid Mechanics/ HPC)

General Information

Job Title R&D Engineer II (Solid Mechanics/ HPC) Job ID 12816 City Canonsburg Date Posted 01-Oct-2025 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Ansys Software Development Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible Yes Base Salary Range: $91300 - $146200

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer II to join our dynamic and collaborative Mechanics Business Unit (MBU). In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of advanced capabilities for structural and multi-physics simulations. You will work closely with a team of expert professionals to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to customer needs. 

This position requires a strong foundation in Finite Element Methods (FEM) and other Computational Mechanics principles, as well as proven skills in scientific programming, GPU acceleration, and high-performance computing (HPC). Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform software optimization and restructuring at the core physics solver level to support GPU/HPC adaptation for structural and multi-physics simulations. 
• Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of structural simulation software modules.
• Collaborate with other functional teams to integrate and migrate simulation technologies and implementations. 
• Understands and employs best practices.
• Understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues.
• Works under the general supervision of a development manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 2 years’ experience or MS 
• Solid experience with commercial engineering simulation software tools. 
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, or Fortran). 
• Familiarity with parallel computing, GPU programming, or HPC environments. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 
• Technical knowledge and experience with object-oriented design, GPU-based computing, and HPC frameworks. 
• Technical knowledge and experience with coupled-physics analysis, composite material simulation, material damage modeling, or computational geometry. 
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software development environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

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.