R&D Engineer - Photonic Solutions

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SUMMARY The R&D Engineer contributes to the development of software products features and design methodologies. As part of the Optics Solutions team, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a group of expert professionals to accomplish development objectives to advance Ansys leadership in optics and photonics simulation.   
RESPONSIBILITIES Performs basic development activities, including the design, prototyping, maintenance, testing and documentation of new design methodologies and product features.
Learns and employs best practices
Performs basic bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products.
Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions.
Works under the general supervision of a development manager or lead engineer.
Demonstrates software capabilities to customers, using industry-relevant examples.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field, with knowledge of optics and photonics.
User experience of Ansys Lumerical software or knowledge of other commercial optical or photonic software packages.
Programming skills with Python, Matlab, or similar languages.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MS Degree Preferred
Knowledge of photonic passive and active component design (e.g., waveguide, phase shifters, detectors, lasers), component data extraction, and circuit simulation.
Participation in photonic MPW runs and familiarity with photonic PDK.
Knowledge of electronic and/or photonic model development through SPICE, Verilog-A, Lumerical INTERCONNECT, or other similar model language.
Experience in using commercial design automation tools and workflows (e.g., Cadence, Siemens EDA, KLayout) for photonic and/or electronic design and tape-out.
Knowledge of photonic industry and ecosystem.
Basic understanding of the software development process.
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distrib uted team.
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