Cadence

Lead Software Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCadence
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted31 Jul 2026

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

Description

We are seeking a motivated engineer to join the development team for the industry-leading Adams MultiBody Dynamics application. Cadence is looking for additional software developers to implement multi-body dynamics business logic and improved modeling methodologies as a part of systems modeling architectural modernization and transformation initiative.

Location
This role is based in Livonia, Michigan. Must be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

Implement Adams Application back-end business logic and persistence
Implement Adams UI extensions
Implement new modeling objects and templates for Adams
Modernize the Adams application back-end to take advantage of modern hardware
Improve software quality through ever-expanding coverage of functionality within automated test suites
Implement build and test pipeline logic
Collaborate with rest of Adams product development teams in an Agile Development process.
Collaborate with other groups within Cadence for cross-product synergies and common technology
Contribute to debugging, usability improvements, and technical documentation for delivered features.

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Required Skills / Experience

Python Scripting
Multi-layered software architecture with framework, plug-ins, and public API
VSCode + CoPilot
Strong familiarity with Agentic AI, leveraging AI for productivity gains
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

C++ Coding Experience
QT Coding experience
Familiarity with MVVM , MVC coding patterns
Vtune software
JIRA
CAD/CAE familiarity
Coding for GPU

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field, 5+ years of industry experience

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