Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation

Cadence Design Systems•San Jose, CA

1d•$119,000 - $221,000

About The Position

Cadence is hiring a Lead Software Engineer for mesh generation. The role researches, designs, and develops robust, efficient algorithms for mesh generation and computational geometry applied to complex 2D and 3D models. The engineer works to improve mesh quality, robustness, and performance; investigates geometric, topological, and numerical issues; and optimizes performance through parallel computing and multithreading. The role also collaborates with the team to develop and integrate mesh generation technologies, uses AI-assisted coding tools and agents to improve 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.
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 mesh generation algorithms.
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.