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Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation

Cadence Systems


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 119000 - 221000
Posted: 27 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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
    • Masters 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 $119000 to $221000. 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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