Lead Software Engineer, ML/RL for robotics
Cadence Systems•San Jose, CA
About The Position
At Cadence, the Lead Software Engineer will help advance simulation technology for physical AI and robotics. Cadence develops engineering-grade simulators for dynamics, structures, fluids, and thermal applications. The role connects learning environments with existing simulators to accelerate deployment for robotics applications, combining engineering simulation with AI-driven learning.
Requirements
- Degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and expertise in machine learning, reinforcement learning, and/or vision-language models (VLMs) or vision-language-action models (VLAs).
- PhD in computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Develop simulation technology supporting physical AI and robotics applications.
- Integrate learning environments with Cadence’s existing engineering-grade simulators.
- Enable learning workflows that leverage simulation capabilities across dynamics, structures, fluids, and thermal applications.
- Support the use of integrated learning and simulation environments to accelerate deployment for robotics applications.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- 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
Senior
Education Level
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