Senior AI/ML Software Engineer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, Generative AI, Large Language Models - LLMs, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Writing

Job Description

The Senior R&D Engineer is responsible for the development of materials data products and supporting systems. In this role, the Senior R&D Engineer will focus on developing ML and simulation solutions for materials data problems. Additionally, they will use expertise to support development of strategic plans, refine requirements and provide technical leadership in achieving development objectives in the machine learning and AI domain.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop ML and simulation methods applied to materials data.
• Application of ML methods to products and processes, including identification, evaluation, implementation and maintenance.
• Research the latest ML methods and identify promising areas of research.
• Disseminate ML knowledge and awareness throughout the Materials Business Unit.
• May participate in researching and understanding the marketing requirements for a product. May work with strategic customers or proxies to assess needs and develop solutions.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and may take on some planning and mentoring responsibilities.
• May be responsible for managing interns or co-ops but typically does not have direct reports.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Expert knowledge of ML models and knowledge of other AI methods such as Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI is beneficial.
• Experience of delivering practical solutions by training supervised ML algorithms for solving problems, ideally with materials data.
• BS or MSc in material science, an engineering discipline, or a related physical science subject with 5 years’ experience, or PhD with 1 year experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Technical knowledge with scientific data, backed up with some form of experience with data analysis, and visualization.
• Computational materials modeling experience advantageous.
• Experience leading projects and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and drive projects to completion.
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team.

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At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

OUR ONE ANSYS CULTURE HAS INCLUSION AT ITS CORE

We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

TAKE A LEAP OF CERTAINTY IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high – met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: America’s Most Loved Workplaces, Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, U.K.).

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