R&D Verification Engineer II - HFSS

 Requisition #: 16249 

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

The R&D Verification Engineer II joins the Electronics, Semiconductor and Optics Business Unit (ESOBU) to conduct software testing of ANSYS applications such as HFSS 3D Layout.  This role assesses how well the product meets customer needs both in terms of functionality and usability and ensures that product requirements and quality standards are satisfied. The role works closely with other members of the product creation team and communicates with technical specialists on product issues. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Specify and write test cases, creates, modify and update existing tests, write and maintain test scripts  
• Perform functional, application, regression and performance testing in manual and/or automated test environments and investigate possible causes of problems
• Create test plans, participate in defect management and testing metrics
• Apply standard techniques and procedures and comply with the company's overall development and testing processes​
• Work in a variety of computing environments:  Windows, Linux, Virtual Machines, Compute Clusters, Cloud, etc.
• Understand and reproduce product defects, and work with developers to determine the best resolution.
• Approve product releases from development when feature specifications and quality standards are reached. 

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years of experience, or MS with no experience
• Technical knowledge and experience with high frequency principles and applications:
  • Signal and Power Integrity
  • PCBs and IC Packages
  • EMI/EMC
• Strong knowledge of programming and scripting languages:
  • Python

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with analysis tools, such as Ansys HFSS and HFSS 3D Layout is a plus.
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software testing and verification environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
• Familiarity with EDA/CAE software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms

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.