Principal Software Engineer-Mesh

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Responsibilities • Implement and enhance meshing algorithms for CAD and simulation applications. • Work on Delaunay-based mesh generation and mesh adaptation workflows. • Contribute to mesh coarsening and refinement methods (e.g., bisection). • Develop and maintain surface meshing and mesh cleaning capabilities. • Collaborate with senior developers to integrate meshing features into larger software systems. • Support testing, validation, and debugging of meshing functionalities. Qualifications • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience. • Solid background in Delaunay mesh generation and adaptation. • Experience in mesh refinement and coarsening methods. • Good understanding of surface meshing algorithms and geometry cleanup. • Proficiency in C++ programming and data structures. • Knowledge of numerical methods and computational geometry. • Familiarity with geometric modeling kernels (ACIS preferred) is a plus. • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative R&D environment. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.