Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation
About The Position
Cadence is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to research, design, and develop robust, 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 and collaborate with the team to develop and integrate mesh generation technologies. The position also uses AI-assisted coding tools and agents to improve development productivity and contributes to code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field; the posting identifies this as a New College Grad role.
- 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 for incentive compensation, including bonus and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
