Principal R&D Engineer

ANSYS, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal R&D Engineer, where you will lead the development of innovative software solutions. This role focuses on designing and architecting large-scale distributed software, driving power technology to address challenges in semiconductor design. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. With a commitment to employee growth and a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of simulation technology.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Remote work options

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development required.
• Expertise in C/C++ and Linux essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of software solutions in PowerArtist technology.
• Collaborate with teams to establish software designs for large-scale projects.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux operating systems

Analytical skills

Design skills

Project leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Software engineering best practices

Automation tools

Job description

Principal R&D Engineer

Date: Mar 26, 2025

Company: Ansys

Requisition #:16461

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Summary / Role Purpose
ANSYS PowerArtist is the comprehensive design-for-power platform of choice of all leading low-power semiconductor design companies for early RTL power analysis and reduction. We seek an experienced software developer to lead the definition and delivery of the software solutions in PowerArtist technology.

To be successful as a Principal Software Developer, you need to be able to design and architect large scale distributed software solutions, drive RTL power technology to solve known power challenges at lower design nodes with accurate analysis and design optimization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes software designs and technology selections appropriate for large-scale data and process management
• Collaborates with other ANSYS architecture/technology leads and aligns output with ANSYS platform strategy
• Performs design, implementation and maintenance of the multiple product modules/sub-systems
• Lead complex projects involving multiple developers in one or more areas of the product
• Research and develop solutions to problems discovered by product engineer and customer support
• Conduct integration testing for functionality and limits
• Demonstrate and establish software engineering best practices
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field with minimum 12 years of experience or Masters with 10 years of experience
• Excellent understanding of entire development process, including specification, documentation and quality assurance
• Expert analytical and design skills at multi-product and multi-environment levels
• In-depth experience in research and analysis, designing and implementation
• Expert in C/C++ development and strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented development techniques and theories
• Demonstrated technical leadership, and successful delivery of projects involving multiple engineers
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse staff in multiple regions and multiple departments within ANSYS
• Ability to handle uncertainty, time pressure and large technical challenges

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.