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Applications Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer (f/m)
Kigali, Rwanda
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Job Details
- Category: Engineering
- Hire Type: Employee
- Job ID: 16621
- Date posted: 04/07/2026
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading and executing all technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, negotiating success criteria, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations.
- Guiding complex sales engagements to successful outcomes using subject matter expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interacting with customers to understand their key business initiatives, product design needs, and engineering workflows, and articulating Ansys' value proposition to executive audiences.
- Collaborating with Ansys product development teams to influence the product roadmap and develop best practices for application deployment.
- Participating in corporate initiatives to enhance Ansys technology, processes, and people skills.
- Supporting Ansys field and digital marketing efforts, authoring conference presentations, and contributing to consulting services and training classes.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Drive successful customer outcomes that result in increased revenue and long-term partnerships.
- Enable customers to solve real-world engineering challenges through innovative simulation solutions.
- Shape Ansys' product development by providing feedback and guiding roadmap decisions based on customer needs.
- Enhance Ansys' reputation as the industry leader by delivering impactful presentations and engaging in corporate initiatives.
- Contribute to the adoption of best practices in deploying simulation technology across diverse industries.
- Support the expansion of Ansys' business in the region through strategic customer engagements and technical consulting.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years (BS), 6 years (MS), or 3 years (PhD) of professional experience in an engineering software environment.
- Subject matter expertise in one or more relevant disciplines within Ansys' business, sought out for advice by peers.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering practices, product development, and deploying simulation technology in customer workflows.
- Demonstrated use of Ansys products or other similar tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% (up to 50% preferred).
- Preferred: 4+ years in application engineering, customer support, or consulting services using engineering software.
Who You Are:
- Skilled communicator, able to engage with technical teams and executive stakeholders alike.
- Logical problem-solver with strong analytical abilities.
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Self-starter, proactive, and driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Business savvy, projecting a professional image and demonstrating sound decision-making.
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.
The Team You'll Be A Part Of:
You will join the Customer Excellence team, partnering with customers to engineer what's ahead and solve real-world engineering problems. The team has to grow Ansys' business, and acts as trusted industry and solutions experts. Together, you'll provide technical pre-sales support, perform professional services, guide the product roadmap, consult on simulation-based solutions. The team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and driving innovation across industries.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.