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Digital Product Development, Sales and Marketing
Americas Region
LOS0000Z6 Requisition #
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup Digital Products (ADP) is Arup’s commercial software business. Under the Oasys brand, we develop the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment (Primer, D3plot, T/His and Reporter) and other Specialist Applications. Our engineering software is used for simulation in automotive, nuclear and civil engineering industries.
We are seeking a Presale Application Engineer to support and grow our Oasys software business in the Americas. Applying industry knowledge and software expertise, you will offer technical support, lead customer engagements, and drive presales activities. The role is based in Los Angeles to primarily serve the local West Coast market.
The Opportunity
- You will work closely with our US Regional Manager (based in California), our Sales Development Representatives and our Product and Technical Support Teams (located in the USA, UK and India) to identify new customers and convert a pipeline of software sales opportunities.
- You will engage with existing customers, take ownership of outstanding CAE issues and deliver the highest level of technical support.
- You will perform presales presentations to new potential customers, understand the users’ needs and articulate our products’ value proposition to their engineering teams.
- You will drive demand, adoption and the overall success of these products in the region and actively contribute to our growth targets.
- You may also instruct application-focused training classes on our products.
- You will collaborate closely with Presales/Application Representatives in other regions to coordinate activities, provide updates on product capabilities, share market intelligence and winning strategies.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil or related field.
- 2 or more years of experience in a software environment as a Presales/Application Engineer or as a Finite Element Analyst within an engineering consultancy.
- Sophisticated knowledge of Ansys/LS-DYNA required, applied to crash safety or other dynamic load cases.
- Understanding of CAE workflow in automotive, aerospace and/or in civil engineering.
- Coding skills using C++, Python and/or JavaScript is an asset.
- Good communication, autonomy while working with the software management and development team.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $90,000 to $100,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [Recruiter NAME Email] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Digital Product Development, Sales and Marketing
Americas Region
LOS0000Z6 Requisition #
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup Digital Products (ADP) is Arup’s commercial software business. Under the Oasys brand, we develop the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment (Primer, D3plot, T/His and Reporter) and other Specialist Applications. Our engineering software is used for simulation in automotive, nuclear and civil engineering industries.
We are seeking a Presale Application Engineer to support and grow our Oasys software business in the Americas. Applying industry knowledge and software expertise, you will offer technical support, lead customer engagements, and drive presales activities. The role is based in Los Angeles to primarily serve the local West Coast market.
The Opportunity
- You will work closely with our US Regional Manager (based in California), our Sales Development Representatives and our Product and Technical Support Teams (located in the USA, UK and India) to identify new customers and convert a pipeline of software sales opportunities.
- You will engage with existing customers, take ownership of outstanding CAE issues and deliver the highest level of technical support.
- You will perform presales presentations to new potential customers, understand the users’ needs and articulate our products’ value proposition to their engineering teams.
- You will drive demand, adoption and the overall success of these products in the region and actively contribute to our growth targets.
- You may also instruct application-focused training classes on our products.
- You will collaborate closely with Presales/Application Representatives in other regions to coordinate activities, provide updates on product capabilities, share market intelligence and winning strategies.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil or related field.
- 2 or more years of experience in a software environment as a Presales/Application Engineer or as a Finite Element Analyst within an engineering consultancy.
- Sophisticated knowledge of Ansys/LS-DYNA required, applied to crash safety or other dynamic load cases.
- Understanding of CAE workflow in automotive, aerospace and/or in civil engineering.
- Coding skills using C++, Python and/or JavaScript is an asset.
- Good communication, autonomy while working with the software management and development team.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $90,000 to $100,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [Recruiter NAME Email] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
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Document your specialty occupation credentials now
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and any advanced-degree documentation before outreach, employers won't wait while you chase paperwork mid-process.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Look for companies that have filed PERM applications for solution architect or systems engineer roles before. Prior filings signal an in-house process, a sponsoring attorney relationship, and a hiring team that won't freeze at the first mention of green card sponsorship.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with each employer early
Presales Solution Architect roles can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the degree requirement. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or EB-2-equivalent credentials; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. The category affects your priority date and wait time by country of birth.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and sponsorship type to find Presales Solution Architect openings where employers have active green card filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces EB-2 and EB-3 roles so you're not sorting through positions where sponsorship is speculative or unavailable.
Request the PERM job description in writing before signing
The DOL requires the PERM job description to match your actual duties exactly. If an employer rewrites the role description during the recruitment phase to make it narrower, that can affect your I-140 and future portability. Get the draft description confirmed before accepting any offer.
Verify your prevailing wage category matches your responsibilities
OFLC Wage Search assigns wage levels based on job complexity. Presales roles that include solutions design, technical scoping, and cross-functional leadership often qualify for Level III or IV wages. A mismatch between your actual duties and the certified wage level can trigger an audit or RFE.
Green Card Presales Solution Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Presales Solution Architect role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Presales Solution Architect positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. If your employer defines the position as requiring a master's degree or you hold equivalent advanced credentials, EB-2 may apply. The PERM labor certification must reflect the actual minimum requirements for the job, not your personal qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status, typically granted in three-year increments with a cap and lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The trade-off is timeline: PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication alone can take one to two years before adjustment of status begins, whereas H-1B status can start within months of approval.
What does the PERM process require from a Presales Solution Architect candidate specifically?
Your employer conducts DOL-mandated recruitment to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For a Presales Solution Architect, this means the job description must define specific technical and consultative requirements that justify the position. You don't file anything during PERM yourself, but you should ensure your credentials match the certified job description precisely because any discrepancy can surface during the I-140 stage or a future green card interview.
Where can I find Presales Solution Architect jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Presales Solution Architect roles where employers have a history of EB-2 or EB-3 green card filings. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that say they're open to sponsorship but have no actual PERM filing record, so you can focus your outreach on employers who have already navigated the process before.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been current for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar role without losing your place in the queue. For Presales Solution Architects, roles in technical sales engineering, solutions consulting, or enterprise architecture typically qualify as same or similar occupations under USCIS guidelines.