Lead Software Engineer

LIVONIA 01 Until 9/27/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

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.

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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About this role

Summary

Develop and modernize multi-body dynamics software, implement AI integration, and collaborate in Agile teams.

Job title

Lead Software Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Based in Livonia, MI; relocation required; remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

python scriptingsoftware architectureAPIVSCodeCoPilotAI

Preferred skills

C++QTMVVMVtuneJIRACAD/CAEGPU

Specializations

pythonmulti-layer architectureAIC++GPU
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Livonia, MI, USA

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