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About this Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation role at Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems · Onsite · SAN JOSE

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
    • 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.
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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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This role pays $170,000/yr — in line with the typical range for Tech Lead roles.

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