Lead R&D Engineer, C++ & 3D graphics

on and post processing components for various desktop applications in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines and implements proofs-of-concept to demonstrate architecture and value.

• Leads teams defining the architecture and design of new software modules and the transformation of existing modules.

• Documents best practices and guidelines, and mentors other teams on applying the architecture principles. Helps other teams with technical and implementation details.

• Employs best practices and helps to maintain them through technical reviews and mentoring.

• Perform software development activities in areas including GUI, 3D and 2D visualization, post processing, software design and user experience.

• Employs best software practices and software design principles.

• Investigate problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions. Perform bug verification and release testing.

• Understand the requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria, and competitive issues.

• Works independently with minimal supervision, and leads small teams implementing critical tasks.

Minimum Education Requirements and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8 years of experience, MS with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience.

• Significant experience with architecting large software systems using OOP

• Commercial software development experience using C++, GIT on Windows and Linux.

• Strong computer science fundamentals, software design principles and design patterns.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial experience with C++, OpenGL, GIT, Debugging

• Experience working for interactive 3D application.

• Deep knowledge of 3D graphics pipeline and OpenGL.

• Experience developing and debugging code on Windows and/or Linux.

• Knowledge of WPF or equivalent GUI technology is a plus.

• Strong experience with entire development process, including specification, documentation, quality assurance, and use of software engineering tools.

• Strong technical knowledge in software development methodologies with experience in project planning and implementation. Ability to complete high quality work on schedule.

• (Ideally) Experience with leading teams

• Experience delivering high-quality products in a large-scale commercial software development environment

• Passion for crafting robust and efficient code

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a geographically distributed team.

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.