Structural Simulation AI Developer

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

Role Description & Responsibilities

The SIMULIA R&D Structural Scenario team is seeking a motivated AI Software Engineer to help build and deploy Leo, our AI engineering assistant, within the 3DX structural simulation applications. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent, agentic AI on the 3DX Platform.

• 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

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering with education in AI
• Programming experience with familiarity with Python and/or C++
• Work effectively in a team. Communicate clearly. Work collaboratively or autonomously, as the situation requires. Don’t be shy about asking questions, and don’t wait too long before applying your own problem-solving skills. Be organized. Manage your time efficiently
• Intellectual curiosity. Regardless of your background, you enjoy the opportunity to continuously learn new technologies and problem domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong personal drive to learn leading-edge technologies and to excel
• Problem-solving skills