Application Engineering Architect- Enterprise Software/FA&D

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In short

Synopsys is seeking an Application Engineering Architect for Enterprise Software in the FA&D sector. This role involves leading the technical planning and architectural design of large-scale software solutions for aerospace and US defense customers, integrating simulation tools and emerging technologies like AI/ML. The position requires deep experience in cloud-native distributed systems, containerization, and secure CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end technical planning and architectural design for large-scale custom software solutions integrating Ansys simulation tools for aerospace and US defense customers.
  • Define and enforce architectural standards, governance processes, and best practices across engineering teams.
  • Partner directly with project managers, customers, and Synopsys product teams to gather requirements and establish technical specifications.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure) into production systems.
  • Design and oversee implementation of back-end services, front-end architectures, data pipelines, and distributed systems using modern technologies.
  • Architect secure CI/CD pipelines, containerized microservices, and cloud-enabled distributed systems that meet DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Drive technical strategy and influence product roadmaps by assessing new capabilities and managing technical risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of experience, Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
  • Deep hands-on experience designing and implementing back-end services and front-end architectures using modern technologies including C#, Java, Python, Node, TypeScript, and Angular or React.
  • Extensive experience architecting and delivering scalable, cloud-enabled distributed systems with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, and secure CI/CD pipelines on AWS or Azure.
  • Strong knowledge of data architecture including relational and NoSQL databases, object storage systems, data pipelines, and schema design for high-performance applications.
  • Proven ability to define, evaluate, and enforce architecture standards, specifications, and interoperability requirements across complex, multi-team systems.
  • Demonstrated capability integrating AI or machine learning components into production software platforms, or architecting systems that support these technologies.
  • Travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with version control systems, Agile development methodologies, and software design tools such as Cameo or DrawIO is a plus.
  • Familiarity with W3C Web Components specifications and building reusable, interoperable components is a plus.
  • Experience with web 3D technologies like WebGL, Three.js, Cesium JS, or Omniverse is a plus.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package.
  • The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
#Enterprise Software#Aerospace#Defense#Cloud-native#Distributed Systems#Kubernetes#Microservices#CI/CD#AI/ML#Simulation
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Company

Synopsys Inc

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Exton, United States

Colorado Springs, United States

Washington, United States

Huntsville, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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