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Principal R&D Engineer

Ansys
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/12/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal R&D Engineer position at Ansys?

Requisition #: 17080

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Summary / Role Purpose

ANSYS PowerArtist is the comprehensive design-for-power platform of choice of all leading low-power semiconductor design companies for early RTL power analysis and reduction. We seek an experienced software developer to lead the definition and delivery of the software solutions in PowerArtist technology. To be successful as a Principal Software Developer, you need to be able to design and architect large scale distributed software solutions, drive RTL power technology to solve know power challenges at lower design nodes with accurate analysis and design optimization.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Establishes software designs and technology selections appropriate for large-scale data and process management.

Collaborates with other ANSYS architecture/technology leads and aligns output with ANSYS platform strategy.

Performs design, implementation and maintenance of the multiple product modules/sub-systems.

Lead complex projects involving multiple developers in one or more areas of the product.

Research and develop solutions to problems discovered by product engineer and customer support.

Conduct integration testing for functionality and limits.

Demonstrate and establishes software engineering best practices.

Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field with minimum 12 years of experience or Masters with 10 years of experience.

Excellent understanding of entire development process, including specification, documentation and quality assurance.

Expert analytical and design skills at multi-product and multi-environment levels.

In-depth experience in research and analysis, designing and implementation.

Expert in high capacity, scalable distributed software development.

Expert in C/C development and strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems.

Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented development techniques and theories.

Demonstrated technical leadership, and successful delivery of projects involving multiple engineers.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse staff in multiple regions and multiple departments within ANSYS.

Ability to handle uncertainty, time pressure and large technical challenges.

Rewards And Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
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