Staff R&D Engineer-17397

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

• Develop 3D geometry algorithms that support modeling, validation, and meshing for electromagnetic simulation\
• Contribute to AI/ML-driven capabilities for geometry validation, error detection, and workflow automation
• Build high-performance C++ software and Python-based automation tools
• Partner with simulation engineers, product managers, QA, and developers to solve user workflow challenges

• Own defined features from development through testing and deliver

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.