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# Principal Software Engineer-Mesh

Shanghai Senior individual contributor 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/SHANGHAI/Meshing-Engineering-Developer_R51346)

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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.

### Responsibilities

Implement and enhance meshing algorithms for CAD and simulation applications. Work on Delaunay-based mesh generation and mesh adaptation workflows. Contribute to mesh coarsening and refinement methods (e.g., bisection). Develop and maintain surface meshing and mesh cleaning capabilities. Collaborate with senior developers to integrate meshing features into larger software systems. Support testing, validation, and debugging of meshing functionalities.

### Qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience. Solid background in Delaunay mesh generation and adaptation. Experience in mesh refinement and coarsening methods. Good understanding of surface meshing algorithms and geometry cleanup. Proficiency in C++ programming and data structures. Knowledge of numerical methods and computational geometry.

Familiarity with geometric modeling kernels (ACIS preferred) is a plus. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative R&D environment. 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: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 100 days
- Location: Shanghai[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SHANGHAI/Meshing-Engineering-Developer_R51346)

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