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# Lead Software Engineer

Manager or lead Software Engineering 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/LIVONIA-01/Lead-Software-Engineer_R55777)

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## 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 We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/LIVONIA-01/Lead-Software-Engineer_R55777)

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