Requisition #: 15556
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 SimAI platform is a SaaS AI-based technology that brings unprecedented speed, innovation and accessibility to simulation. It is based on proprietary Deep Learning algorithms at the forefront of AI state of the art. With Ansys SimAI, users can train AI models using simulation results and then can reliably predict the performance of complex problems in minutes instead of hours or days. It empowers users to take faster decisions, make faster iterations and ultimately faster innovation.
The R&D engineer will contribute to the development of the core services of the SimAI SaaS platform. The R&D engineer will use last-generation tools (python sync/async, elixir, rust, postgres). The R&D engineer problem-solving skills will help us grow a platform with a particular load profile, that intelligently leverages a host of computing resources and mobilizes tens of TBs of data. To do this, The Senior backend engineer will collaborate with a team of experts who are, together, building the future of computer-assisted system design.
In our team, autonomy is key. The R&D engineer will be tasked with end-to-end jobs from problem definition to implementation, that range from incremental improvements to far-ranging improvements in internal architecture.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Understand customer requirements
Design, implement, maintain and test backend services, including new parts of the product that follow R&D research effort
Perform bug qualification, release testing
Improve performance of backend services vs. database access patterns and schemas, yet keeping ease of coding and code discoverability top-notch
Ensure advanced observability and service composability
Modularize backend architecture using a balanced approach
Improve infrastructure resilience using load testing and staged service interruption methods
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements And Experience
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years’ experience, MS with 3 years’ experience, or PhD with 1-year experience
Software development experience, on open-source software or in a professional setting
Deep knowledge of databases, experience with multiple programming languages
Experience with Python, Postgres, RabbitMQ, Redis
Preferred Qualifications And Skills
Top-notch communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of, and taste for elegant software design
Familiar with long-running jobs, asynchronous architectures and communication
Familiar with message exchanges, queues and associated bottlenecks
Familiar with event-oriented architectures
Ample knowledge of database fundamentals (indexes, ORMs) and associated bottlenecks
Knowledge of scalable and clustered architectures
Familiar with data-intensive applications and data pipelines
Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
Experience with Rust and Elixir is a plus
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.