The R&D Engineer II contributes to the development of SPDM software (such as Minerva) and next generation technologies and products. In this role, the R&D Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining functionality related to Simulation Process Data Management in an agile environment. Experience in computer science and/or computer engineering is required.

ANSYS Minerva is one of the newest and fastest growing SPDM products in the market. This position will help build the next generation of the SPDM product line. This is a great opportunity to join the global leader in engineering simulation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of software products and supporting systems.
• Collaborate with a team of expert professionals to understand customer requirements and accomplish development objectives.
• Perform moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and sub-systems.
• Understand and employ best practices.
• Perform moderately complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.
• Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions.
• Understand the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues.
• Performs complex development activities that may require extensive analysis in areas including user experience and software with latest tools and the related products.
• Employs best practices and helps to maintain them through technical reviews and mentoring.
• Performs complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and may take on some planning and mentoring responsibilities.
• Work under the general supervision of a development manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields with 3 – 5 years’ experience, or 1 – 3 years of experience with an advanced degree or specific relevant experience
• Working experience within technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects. Good understanding and skills in object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript and/or C# programming languages.
• Experience with NodeJS platform

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for crafting robust and efficient code.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a geographically distributed team.
• Experience delivering high-quality products in a large-scale commercial software development environment.
• Experience in using or developing client server or cloud-based software
• Understanding of customer requirements and tools used in this domain.
• Docker, Linux and HPC experience are desirable.