About the Role

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

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

Culture & Mission

Our shared passion for solving the world's toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

Equal Opportunity

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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