R&D Engineer II

General Information

Job Title R&D Engineer II Job ID 12852 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

ANSYS is seeking a software engineer to enhance the graphics and post processing features in its industry-leading electromagnetic simulation products. The successful candidate will perform design, development and maintenance of 3D and 2D visualization and post processing components for various desktop applications in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform software development activities in areas including GUI, 3D and 2D visualization, post processing, software design and user experience.
• Employ best software practices.
• Investigate problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions. Perform bug verification and release testing.
• Understand the requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria, and competitive issues.

Minimum Education Requirements and Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 2 years’ experience or Masters Degree
• Working experience with in technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects. Good understanding and skills using C++ or related language.
• Strong computer science fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working for interactive 3D application. Knowledge of 3D graphics pipeline and OpenGL is desired.
• Experience developing and debugging code on Windows and/or Linux.
• Knowledge of WPF or equivalent GUI technology is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the entire development process, including specification, documentation, quality assurance, and use of software engineering tools.
• Strong technical knowledge in software development methodologies with experience in project planning and implementation. Ability to complete high quality work on schedule.
• 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.