General Information
Job Title
Staff R&D Engineer-17397
Job ID
17397
Country
Canada
City
Vancouver
State/Province
British Columbia
Date Posted
06-May-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
R&D Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Descriptions & Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
We Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, helping customers innovate AI-powered products faster through silicon design, IP, simulation, and analysis solutions.
You Are You are an experienced software engineer with strong C++ skills and a solid foundation in 3D geometry, meshing, or related engineering workflows. You build reliable, maintainable software for real-world use, enjoy solving technical problems, and work well across disciplines to improve product quality and user experience. In this role, you will work on the 3D editor in Ansys Electronics Desktop, helping improve geometry and meshing workflows for electromagnetic simulation.
What You'll Be Doing
The Impact You Will Have
- Improve the quality, reliability, and usability of core geometry and meshing capabilities
- Reduce debugging time by creating clearer, more effective user workflows
- Support thoughtful use of AI/ML in CAD and simulation environments
- Deliver maintainable, high-quality software that strengthens the product experience
What You'll Need
- BSEE, BSCS, or related field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years, or a PhD with relevant experience
- Strong C++ skills in performance-sensitive software development
- Solid understanding of 3D geometry modeling, algorithms, and data structures
- Experience with Python for scripting and automation
- Working knowledge of meshing concepts and geometry issues that affect simulation success
- Exposure to AI/ML in geometry, CAD, or related workflows is a plus
- Experience in commercial software development is a plus
Who You Are
- You solve complex technical problems with practical engineering judgment
- You write clear, maintainable code built for long-term use
- You communicate well across disciplines and work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
- You take ownership of your work and deliver with consistency
The Team You'll Be Part Of You will join the team responsible for the 3D editor in Ansys Electronics Desktop, a flagship product for electromagnetic simulation at Synopsys. The team builds geometry, visualization, and meshing workflows that help engineers run accurate, reliable simulations.
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.
Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.