Senior R&D Engineer

Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs Senior R&D Engineer Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Engineering Employee Apply Save Job Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook Jump to • Overview • Job Description • Benefits • Culture • How We Hire Overview Synopsys software engineers are key enablers in the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), developing and maintaining software used in chip design, verification and manufacturing. They work on assignments like designing, developing, and troubleshooting software, leveraging the state-of-the-art technologies like AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud. Their critical contributions enable world-wide EDA designers to extend the frontiers of semiconductors and chip development. Play Video Job Description Date posted 06/28/2026 Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18042 Date Posted 06/28/2026 THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM (ERP):SUMMARYANSYS, Inc. seeks Senior R&D Engineer to work in Canonsburg, PA. Telecommute work from home position within commuting distance to Canonsburg, PA RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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. Participate in planning, architecture, and research. Perform complex development activities that may require extensive analysis in areas including user experience, software design and solver research. Employ best practices and help to maintain them through technical reviews and mentoring. Perform complex bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products. Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions. Research and understand 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. Work 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•PhD or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study. •Alternate Acceptable Education and Work Experience Requirement: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study, and three (3) years of experience in a related position, or a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study, and five (5) years of experience in a related position. •Work experience or academic coursework must have included: Experience with development of iterative solvers and preconditioners for sparse linear systems, including Krylov subspace methods and solvers for generalized eigenvalue problems; •Experience with high performance computing methods including distributed memory and shared memory parallel programming, with GPU programming, in C, C++ and Fortran for large-scale numerical analysis programs; •Experience using commercial and opensource linear algebra packages to implement numerical simulation workflows for computer-aided engineering; •Experience with industrial simulation software development including commercial code management, build, debugging, and testing tools; •Knowledge of error estimation for adaptive linear solvers in finite element, finite volume and finite difference methods for the solution of structures and fluid problems; and •Knowledge of matrix approximation techniques like low-rank approximation, deflation and randomized decomposition•Additional work location information: Telecommute work from home position within commuting distance to Canonsburg, PA. 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. ANSYS does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of ANSYS. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity. At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S. Apply Save Job test Share • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook Benefits At Synopsys, innovation is driven by our incredible team around the world. We feel honored to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals who choose to make a difference here every day. We're proud to provide the comprehensive benefits and rewards that our team truly deserves. Visit Benefits Page • Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family. • Time Away In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs. • Family Support Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more. • ESPP Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back. • Retirement Plans Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country. • Compensation Competitive salaries. ** Benefits vary by country and region - check with your recruiter to confirm Get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like Explore Canonsburg View Map Hiring Journey at Synopsys Apply As an applicant your resume, skills, and experience are being reviewed for consideration. Phone Screen Once your resume has been selected a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out to learn more about you and share more about the role. Interview You will be invited to meet with the hiring team to measure your qualifications for the role. Our interviews are held either in person or via Zoom. Offer Congratulations! When you have been selected for the role, your recruiter will reach out to make you a verbal offer (a written offer will follow your conversation), and we hope you accept! Onboarding There will be some steps you need to take before you start to ensure a smooth first day, including new hire documentation. Welcome! Once you’ve joined, your manager, team, and a peer buddy will help you get acclimated. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be invited to join activities and training to help you ramp up for a successful future at Synopsys! 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