Date: Jan 30, 2025
Location: Cambridge, GB, CB1 7EG UK
Company: Ansys
Requisition #: 16028
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Summary / Role Purpose
The R&D Engineer contributes to the development of software products and supporting systems. In this role, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to accomplish development objectives in Ansys optics and photonics software products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Performs basic development activities for optics and photonics applications, including design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of software modules and subsystems.
* Learns and employs best practices.
* Performs basic bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.
* Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions.
* Works under close supervision of a development manager.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience
* BSc in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field.
* Academic training or industrial experience in computational numerical modeling or physics algorithms.
* Working experience with optical design algorithms or commercial software.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
* Experience with one or more of the following:
o Computational optimization methods.
o Modeling of polarized light.
o Modeling of propagation of coherent light.
o Scientific programming in Python or C++.
* Basic understanding of the software development process.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team.
INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.
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.
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