Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation

About this role

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

- Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop robust and efficient algorithms for mesh generation.
• Develop computational geometry algorithms for complex 2D and 3D models.
• Improve mesh quality, robustness, and performance.
• Investigate and resolve geometric, topological, and numerical issues.
• Optimize performance using parallel computing and multithreading.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and integrate mesh generation technologies.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools and agents to improve development productivity.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.

- Basic Qualifications

• New College Grad with Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computational geometry.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

- Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mesh generation algorithms.
• Experience with geometry processing or mesh optimization.
• Knowledge of CAD geometry, topology, or geometry kernels.
• Familiarity with parallel computing or multithreading.
• Exposure to GPU programming is a plus.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development and coding agents is a plus.

The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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