R&D Engineer II (MAPDL Material Modeling)

General Information

Job Title R&D Engineer II (MAPDL Material Modeling) Job ID 12842 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

Summary / Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong R&D Engineer II to join our development team working on cutting-edge material constitutive modeling within the Ansys Mechanical APDL (MAPDL) platform. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and support of industry-leading simulation software used by top engineers and scientists worldwide.

You’ll work alongside a team of domain experts and software engineers to develop advanced nonlinear material models and implement innovative capabilities that enable simulation of real-world materials and behavior under complex conditions. This is a unique opportunity to have real-world impact, contribute to the future of engineering simulation, and grow your expertise at the intersection of mechanics, computation, and software development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, research, develop, and maintain advanced material constitutive models within the Ansys MAPDL finite element solver.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex physics and customer requirements into robust, scalable software solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions in projects involving material behavior such as plasticity, creep, damage, hyperelasticity, and viscoelasticity.
• Apply best practices in software engineering, performance optimization, and code quality.
• Investigate and resolve moderately complex bugs; work with QA and support teams to reproduce, diagnose, and fix customer-reported issues.
• Support long-term planning by researching new methods and understanding competitive landscapes
• Work under the guidance of a development manager while contributing independently to project goals.

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.