Principal Software Engineer (R&D Engineering)
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In short
Synopsys is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for R&D Engineering in Spain. This remote role involves designing and developing Python libraries for the PyAnsys ecosystem, leading technical architecture, and collaborating across global teams. Candidates should have deep expertise in Python and experience with compiled languages like C++ or C#, with a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Python libraries for PyAnsys, building APIs and frameworks to make Ansys simulation tools more accessible, scriptable, and integrated into modern engineering workflows.
- Lead architecture and technical planning across multiple projects within the PyAnsys ecosystem, coordinating with engineering teams across Ansys business units.
- Work at the boundary between Python and compiled languages like C++ or C#, building bindings, wrappers, and integration layers.
- Define and enforce best practices for library design, testing, documentation, and release management.
- Collaborate directly with Ansys product teams and strategic users to understand requirements, prototype solutions, and validate solutions.
- Debug complex issues that span Python, compiled code, and the underlying Ansys solvers.
- Represent the PyAnsys effort in technical discussions with leadership, customers, and the open source community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of software development experience, Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
- Deep expertise in Python for building libraries, frameworks, or developer tools, with a strong understanding of API design, packaging, testing, and open source development practices.
- Hands-on experience with compiled languages like C++ or C#, including work on performance-critical code, interoperability, or binding layers between Python and lower-level systems.
- Proven ability to lead technical efforts across multiple teams or business units, driving alignment on architecture, priorities, and execution.
- Fluent written and spoken English, with demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineers, product managers, and leadership across global teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with simulation software, scientific computing, numerical methods, or engineering tools is a strong plus.
- Track record of mentoring engineers, conducting design reviews, and raising the technical quality of a team or codebase.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
- ETO and FTO Programs for time away.
- Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
- Retirement plans (vary by region and country).
- Competitive salaries.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Remote
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Madrid, Spain
Qualification
Bachelor
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