Lead Software Developer - C++ (Exton, PA)

General Information

Job Title Lead Software Developer - C++ (Exton, PA) Job ID 12780 City Exton Date Posted 01-Oct-2025 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Ansys Software Development Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible Yes Base Salary Range: $124500 - $211700

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

Lead Software Engineer

 

Summary

 

Come join a fast-paced software development team, delivering the next generation of modeling and simulation software. We are seeking a motivated, top-performing engineer to join our team of software developers and engineering subject matter experts. We develop commercial-off-the-shelf mission modeling software for the aerospace & defense industries. Our products can be used from concept design through operations, and have been used on over 100 space missions, including most recently, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander.

 

In this role, a successful developer will use advanced technical and problem-solving skills to develop strategic plans, architect solutions, help the team tackle complex issues, satisfy customer requirements, and accomplish development objectives.

 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and implement innovative software solutions for the STK Platform team to improve existing products and build our next generation of products
• Design, build, and maintain clean and reliable code 
• Participate in planning, architecture, and research at a product level
• Employ best practices and help to maintain them through technical reviews and mentoring
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs. Perform complex bug verification and release testing.
• Develop solutions and collaborate with the QA team to address the issues

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Syno