R&D Engineer II (HPC)

TL;DR

R&D Engineer II (HPC): Contributing to the design, development, and enhancement of advanced capabilities for structural and multi-physics simulations with an accent on Finite Element Methods (FEM) and Computational Mechanics principles. Focus on software optimization and restructuring at the core physics solver level to support GPU/HPC adaptation.

Location: Canonsburg, PA, US

Company

Synopsys, Inc. accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems.

What you will do

• Perform software optimization and restructuring at the core physics solver level to support GPU/HPC adaptation for structural and multi-physics simulations.
• Perform moderately complex development activities, including the design, implementation, maintenance, testing and documentation of structural simulation software modules.
• Collaborate with other functional teams to integrate and migrate simulation technologies and implementations.
• Understand and employ best practices.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 2 years’ experience or MS.
• Solid experience with commercial engineering simulation software tools.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, or Fortran).
• Familiarity with parallel computing, GPU programming, or HPC environments.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical knowledge and experience with object-oriented design, GPU-based computing, and HPC frameworks.
• Technical knowledge and experience with coupled-physics analysis, composite material simulation, material damage modeling, or computational geometry.
• Experience in a large-scale commercial software development environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.