Lead Software Engineer – Mesh Generation
Location
SAN JOSE
Compensation
$119k–$221k USD
Type
full time
Posted
4 days ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=75
Posted $221k · in the market band
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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
- 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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