Senior R&D Engineer - Physics Informed Machine Learning

Requisition #: 15715 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 Seeking an outstanding candidate to join the R&D team responsible for the ANSYS circuit and simulation products focusing on thermal Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) techniques applied to electronics cooling and boundary condition independent (BCI) compact thermal modeling (CTM). We welcome applicants with a strong background in thermal integrity applications and simulation, with an emphasis on physics-aware machine learning (ML) algorithms, techniques and their adoption in the context of non-invasive physics-based surrogate modeling. The successful candidate will have a solid background in scientific software development, the ability to develop novel solution approaches, and experience in the application of scientific principles to analyzing problems. The preferred candidate will join a group of talented individuals working out of our Waltham, MA office with remote work as an option. The Senior R&D Engineer is responsible for the development of software products and supporting systems. In this role, the Senior R&D Engineer will use advanced technical and problem-solving skills to help the team tackle complex issues, satisfy customer requirements, and accomplish development objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in planning, architecture, and research. Employs best software practices and helps to maintain them through technical reviews and mentoring, also participating in planning and architecture. Performs complex software development activities that may require extensive analysis in areas including user experience, software design, solver research and implementations of new solver algorithms in C++ and Python. Performs complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Performs research on problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions. Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues. May work with strategic customers or proxies to assess needs and develop solutions. Works independently with minimal supervision and may take on some planning and mentoring responsibilities. May be responsible for managing interns or co-ops but typically does not have direct reports. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 5 years' experience, MS with 3 years' experience, or PhD with 1 year experience. Demonstrated experience with modern C++ and Agile development. Demonstrated experience with Python code development. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent technical knowledge and commercial experience with state-of-the-art linear macromodeling, ROM and state-space fitting algorithms. Commercial experience with thermal integrity applications. Demonstrated experience with machine learning algorithms and techniques with GitHub code development. Expertise in numerical analysis. Experience with software configuration management, data structures and algorithms. Passion for crafting robust and efficient code. Experience delivering high-quality products in a large-scale commercial software development environment. Understanding of customer requirements and tools used in this domain. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-14