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.

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