R&D Engineer II

ANSYS, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an R&D Engineer II, where you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge software products. Collaborate with a team of experts to understand customer needs and drive innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex development activities, including software design, implementation, and testing. You'll be part of an organization recognized for its commitment to innovation and employee success. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in software development, preferably in a large-scale environment.
• Experience with unstructured mesh generation algorithms and CAD basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software modules and sub-systems.
• Perform bug verification, release testing, and beta support.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented design

GUI toolkits (OpenGL, QT, MFC)

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly

Collaboration in distributed teams

Education

BS in Engineering

BS in Computer Science

MS in related field

Tools

Finite-element/control-volume solvers

CAD systems

Job description

Date: Mar 25, 2025

Company: Ansys

Requisition #:16474

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

The R&D Engineer II contributes to the development of software products and supporting systems. In this role, the R&D Engineer II will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and accomplish development objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems
2. Understands and employs best practices
3. Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions
4. Understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues
5. Works under the general supervision of a development manager

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

1. BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years’ experience or MS
2. Working experience with unstructured mesh generation algorithms for finite-element/control-volume solvers, CAD systems, CAD topology and geometry basics

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

1. Technical knowledge and experience with C++, object-oriented design concepts, and GUI toolkits such as OpenGL, QT or MFC
2. Experience in a large-scale commercial software development environment
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

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:

1. Amaze with innovative products and solutions
2. Make our customers incredibly successful
3. Act with integrity
4. Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

1. Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
2. Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

1. We commit to audacious goals
2. 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.).

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

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.