[Remote] Applications Engineering Intern - 16520

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Synopsys Inc is a leader in technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. The Applications Engineering Intern will develop technical expertise in Ansys Optics products, create simulation methodologies, and support product development teams while collaborating with global teams.


Responsibilities

  • Develop technical expertise in at least one Ansys Optics product: Lumerical, Speos, or Zemax
  • Create new simulation methodologies, troubleshoot problem set-ups, run simulation benchmarks, and update industry best practices for modeling and simulation of engineered products and processes
  • Develop scripts and automation routines to support customer workflows
  • Support the team by conducting demonstrations, webinars, online training, and other meetings as needed
  • Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer requirements into exciting new product features and test new releases of Ansys products on industrial problems
  • Assist in reviewing and updating online tutorial content
  • Write detailed technical reports and present results to global teams
  • Network within the Customer Excellence team to learn about pre-sales support, post-sales technical support, consulting services, and more

Skills

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Applied Physics, or a related field
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate studies, or 3.5 in undergraduate studies
  • Logical problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and fluency in written and spoken English
  • Demonstrated experience with optical modeling tools (e.g., Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, Ansys Speos, Synopsys CodeV, etc.)
  • Currently enrolled as an engineering graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an accredited United States university (Ph.D. students should be entering third year or beyond of their program)
  • Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, Mathematica, C++, or C#
  • Experience with programming repositories (e.g., GitHub, Mercurial), AI & LLMs (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.), and customer-facing or leadership roles
  • Proficiency in developing learning plans and teaching in technical settings, and knowledge of CAD packages (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Catia)

Company Overview

  • Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.synopsys.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Synopsys Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 50 in 2026, 177 in 2025, 216 in 2024, 158 in 2023, 204 in 2022, 215 in 2021, 190 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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