Applications Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 Internship - 16520

We Are:

Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience:

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide-and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to fuel today's innovations and spark tomorrow's creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive-both at work and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.

What You'll Need:

• 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.).

Nice To Have:

• 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).

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 3 months
• Working Model: Remote
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Start Date: Fall 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.