R&D Engineer II

2 days ago


Boulder, Colorado, United States ANSYS Full time
Job Title: R&D Engineer II

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Engineer II to join our team at Ansys. As a key member of our Office of CTO, you will be responsible for researching and developing techniques to accelerate quantum computing workloads relevant to Ansys.

Responsibilities:
  • Research and develop quantum computing algorithms such as QML or VQA and specifically QPINNs, VQite or QAOA as applied to numerical simulations and physics.
  • Research and develop how to solve optimization problems in physics using gradient and gradient-free quantum or ML algorithms such as QGA, or classical approaches.
  • Participate in brainstorming, planning, architecture, and research.
  • Craft and optimize core parallel algorithms and data structures to provide the best solutions using Ansys tools.
  • Publish and present discovered optimization techniques in Ansys blogs or relevant technical conferences to engage and educate the developer community.
  • Diagnose and fix code problems.
  • Create unit regression and/or system-level tests to thoroughly validate new features or changes.
Requirements:
  • Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, with focus on applied maths or physics or related field.
  • Programming fluency in Python and C/C++ with a deep understanding of algorithms, programming techniques, and software design.
  • Familiarity with quantum concepts and techniques, including common quantum algorithms such as Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT), Quantum Phase Estimation (QPE), and Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience on quantum computing programming, with languages such as Qiskit or Pennylane.
  • Experience on general purposes computing on GPU, Cuda-Q and Nvidia quantum stack or AWS quantum stack.

We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels diverse thinking and leads to better outcomes. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join our team and contribute to our mission of powering innovation that drives human advancement.

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. 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.

We are proud to have been recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as our innovative products and solutions. Join us in our mission to power innovation that drives human advancement.


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