Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation

Cadence Systems • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Cadence is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to research, design, and develop robust and efficient mesh-generation algorithms. The role focuses on computational geometry for complex 2D and 3D models, improving mesh quality, robustness, and performance, and investigating geometric, topological, and numerical issues. The engineer will optimize performance using parallel computing and multithreading, collaborate with the team to develop and integrate mesh-generation technologies, and use AI-assisted coding tools and agents to improve development productivity. The position also contributes to code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development and coding agents.

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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• May be eligible to receive incentive compensation, including bonus and equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior