R&D Engineer II

 Requisition #: 16897 

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 plays a key role in the development of next-generation simulation software products, with a focus on integrating AI technologies to enhance usability, performance, and accessibility. This role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to translate customer needs into innovative, AI-powered features that push the boundaries of physics-based simulation. The ideal candidate is passionate about the intersection of AI and engineering and is eager to contribute to the democratization of simulation tools.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and refine prototypes for AI-driven features under guidance and assist in transitioning them into production-ready code.
• Stay current with advancements in AI and simulation technologies and contribute ideas to improve product capabilities.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software modules, with a focus on integrating AI capabilities into simulation workflows.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and domain experts to understand technical requirements and translate them into functional software components.
• Works under the general supervision of a development manager.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field with 2 years of experience, or MS in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in technical software development through academic, research, or industry projects.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Strong background in AI/ML, including deep learning, large language models, computer vision, or generative AI.
• Experience with Python and frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with physics-based simulation tools (e.g., LS-DYNA, Ansys), CAD modeling, or CFD.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in distributed team environments.
• Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and contribute to shaping early-stage ideas into impactful features.
• Bonus: Experience with real-time simulation, optimization workflows, or generative design.

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: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 

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. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

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.
 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE 
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

 
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.