Fall 2024 Optics Intern

Summary

Ansys empowers the world’s most innovative companies to design and deliver transformational products by offering the best and broadest engineering simulation software to solve the most complex design challenges.  Through our enriching internship program, we help develop the next generation of engineers and technologists who will address those challenges.  As an intern, you will help develop our industry-leading simulation software while gaining real experience in your field of study.  You will work on a variety of impactful projects to help maintain, advance, and accelerate Ansys products.  In this internship, you will support the Zemax team.

This internship is a 40-hour per week paid position starting September 2024 and concluding December 2024.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision of a development lead or manager
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle for the assigned project
• Learn and follow best practices in software engineering

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to university after the completion of the internship program
• Has demonstrated proficiency with C++ or similar programming languages
• Collaborates well in a team environment
• Communicates effectively both in writing and speaking

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Has experience with 3D graphics programming and data visualization
• Proficiently uses Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET to develop Windows desktop programs
• Writes effective technical documentation aimed at an audience of software engineers