Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation

Location: SAN JOSE

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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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