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.
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.
- 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
- C++ Coding Experience
- QT Coding experience
- Familiarity with MVVM , MVC coding patterns
- Vtune software
- JIRA
- CAD/CAE familiarity
- Coding for GPU
- Recent 2026 grad with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 0-2 Years Experience
Skills Required
- Python scripting
- Experience with multi-layered software architecture (frameworks, plug-ins, public APIs)
- VSCode and CoPilot familiarity
- Strong familiarity with Agentic AI and leveraging AI for productivity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related) — recent 2026 graduate
- 0-2 years experience
- C++ coding experience
- Qt coding experience
- Familiarity with MVVM or MVC patterns
- Intel VTune experience
- JIRA
- CAD/CAE familiarity
- GPU coding experience
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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