R&D Engineer II

General Information

Job Title R&D Engineer II Job ID 12870 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

The electronics business unit (EBU) is seeking an R&D engineer to contribute to the development of our meshing technology for the discretization of simulation models for our flagship products such as Ansys HFSS. The successful candidate will be part of a team which is responsible for research, design, evaluation and implementation of meshing algorithms to meet the ever-increasing complexity of simulation models. This position requires solid programming experience and background knowledge in mesh generation, computational geometry and numerical methods. The successful candidate can expect to participate in all stages of product development and to work closely with other team members in the business unit to understand customer requirements and deliver development objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in software development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of meshing modules
• Participate in defect verification and resolution process, working with QA or product support team to ensure solution meets the expected results
• 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 Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years’ experience or MS
• Working experience with unstructured mesh generation algorithms for finite-element/control-volume solvers, CAD systems, CAD topol

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.