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Cadence Design Systems

Lead Software Engineer, Robotics Simulation

17 days ago• San Jose

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Cadence is a pivotal leader in computational software.

★ 4.4 out of 5 · 53 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are seeking a Simulation Engineer to develop simulation technology for physical AI and robotics applications. In this role, you will develop simulation algorithms spanning many-body dynamics and finite element analysis, with a particular emphasis on contact algorithms, and validate their performance on robotics hardware. Working at the intersection of simulation and real-world deployment, you will connect numerical methods with practical robotics applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop simulation algorithms for physical AI and robotics applications, including many-body dynamics and finite element analysis.
  • Develop and refine contact algorithms to model physical interactions in robotics scenarios.
  • Validate simulation algorithms on robotics hardware and use experimental results to guide improvements.
  • Evaluate simulation behavior against real-world deployment scenarios to identify and address differences between simulated and hardware results.
  • Apply control theory and controller optimization and tuning methods to support simulation and hardware validation, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
  • Expertise spanning both numerical methods or simulation and practical robotics deployment scenarios.
  • Experience with many-body dynamics, finite element analysis, and contact algorithms.
  • Experience validating simulation algorithms on robotics hardware.
  • Expertise in control theory and controller optimization and tuning.

The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $119,000 – $221,000
  • Posted: 17 days ago
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