AI Software Engineer: Structural Simulation & Automation

PowerToFly; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking an AI Software Engineer to build and deploy Leo for the 3DX structural simulation applications. You will work on turning manual steps into automated tasks and help evaluate new AI technologies within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have AI education, solid Python/C++ skills, and a strong desire to learn and contribute to high-quality software while improving performance and usability.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in CS, Math, or Engineering with AI education.
• Programming experience with Python and/or C++.
• Strong collaboration and communication in team environments.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and problem domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong personal drive to learn leading-edge technologies and to excel.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate Leo and other agentic AI assistants built on LLMs and machine learning technologies.
• Turn manual simulation setup steps into automated, prompt-driven execution tasks.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate new technologies and approaches.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to deliver innovative AI solutions that address user and business needs.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code and related tooling, while participating in code reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze application performance, user feedback, and usage metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to software quality and operational excellence.

Skills

Python

C++

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering with AI education

Job description

PowerToFly is seeking an AI Software Engineer to build and deploy Leo for the 3DX structural simulation applications. You will work on turning manual steps into automated tasks and help evaluate new AI technologies within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have AI education, solid Python/C++ skills, and a strong desire to learn and contribute to high-quality software while improving performance and usability.