Software Development Engineer – Altair Inspire

Do you like a challenge, are you a complex thinker who likes to solve problems? If so, then you might be the new Altairian we are searching for. At Altair, your curiosity matters. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply value our employees and their contributions towards our clients' success, as well as our own. 

Job Summary:

Altair’s Inspire software environment (https://www.altair.com/inspire/) is the industry's most powerful, versatile and easy-to-use Generative Design/Topology Optimization and rapid simulation solution. It enhances the concept development process by enabling simulation-driven design to increase product’s efficiency, strength and manufacturability. This can lead to reduction in material consumption, development time, and overall cost.

Inspire enables users to create new design concepts as well as modify and optimize existing ones with full parametric modeling in simple and intuitive workflows. Users can exercise familiar, conventional parametric CAD like tools along with doing elegant freeform modeling with poly-NURBS/subdivision technology.

The developer role is to enhance Inspire capabilities by adding features and bug fixing. It will involve adding/editing code in C++ and Python.

What You Will Do:

• Add new functionality
• Maintain existing code
• Interact with product teams to understand the requirements and develop the functionality. 

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related field
• 0 - 3 years of professional experience in software development, preferably in engineering domain related to CAD/CAM/CAE or Manufacturing
• Experience in C++ programming
• Object Oriented Design Skills
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment with proactiveness and open-mindedness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently in global environment

Preferred:

• Experience with a scripting language like JavaScript or Python
• Knowledge of modern simulation and optimization applications such as topology optimization
• Knowledge of Data structures and Algorithms
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, CAE, CAD
• Experience with Computer Graphics 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly 
• Seek Technology and Business “Firsts” 
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks