Backend Engineer II (.Net) (Remote - East, Coast USA)

ANSYS, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an R&D Engineer II, where you'll contribute to innovative software solutions that drive human advancement. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a team of experts, tackling complex development tasks and enhancing software products. With a focus on object-oriented programming and .NET, you will play a key role in understanding customer requirements and delivering impactful results. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and fosters growth, all while being part of a mission to power innovation across industries. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in software development with a focus on object-oriented programming.
• Experience with .NET and cloud computing technologies required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software modules and sub-systems.
• Perform bug verification and develop solutions for QA issues.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

.NET

C++

Python

Java

C#

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cloud computing technologies

Database technologies

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in relevant field

Tools

MongoDB

MassTransit

Job description

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

• Performs moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems.
• Understands and employs best practices.
• Performs moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions.
• 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 Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or other natural science disciplines with 2 years’ experience or MS.
• Working experience within technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects. Good understanding and skills in object-oriented programming.
• .Net experience is a must.
• Role can be remote, must be based on the East Coast due to timezone.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with C++, Python, Java, and C# / .NET.
• Ability to assist more junior developers on an as-needed basis.
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team.
• Know-how on cloud computing technologies like micro-service architectures, RPC frameworks (e.g., gRPC).
• Experience with modern database technologies such as MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of distributed application frameworks such as MassTransit is desired.
• Technical knowledge and experience with various engineering tools and methodologies, such as Finite Element simulation, CAD modeling, and Systems Architecture modelling is a plus.

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: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

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.