[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cadence Design jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cadence Design · Home China +1 more # Software Engineering Director (R&D Operations) Home China +1 more Full-time Director Software Engineering Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted October 12, 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/HOME-CHINA/Software-Engineering-Director--R-D-Operations-_R56765-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cadence Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) / Software Engineering Director (R&D Operations) ## Job description At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. ### Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Development Lead to join our Apex team. The successful candidate will lead software development for Apex in China, provide hands-on technical and operational direction across architecture, design, implementation, build and test automation, CI/CD, defect resolution, and release readiness, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality software releases that support business objectives. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead and execute R&D initiatives. - Collaborate with various internal and external teams to deliver multiple product releases per year. - Develop and maintain build systems, code coverage, regression testing, and development environments. - Organize daily scrum meetings to ensure continuous integration and continuous delivery. - Participate in Sprint planning and Sprint/Release retrospective meetings and provide feedback for planning/improvements. - Troubleshoot and resolve technical or operational issues. - Drive process improvements and best practices. - Participate in weekly technical discussions and provide feasibility analysis. - Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth. ### Required Qualifications Education - Masters in software/computer science/mechanical engineering or related engineering domains ### Experience - 25+ years of experience in the Software Industry with experience in managing CAE R&D - Experience leading large-scale application development - Experience delivering predictable releases while managing scope, quality, resources, and dependencies. - Proven leadership and demonstrated ability for team development - Strong technical background with proficiency in C++, Python, Windows, Linux, and Test automation - Proven experience with risk management, agile methodologies, and coordinating across various product groups such as UX, QA, IT, and Support. - Has a strong understanding of the CAE domain and worked in MSC, Ansys, Ansa or related companies. - Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms to improve developer productivity, code quality, test generation, documentation, and engineering workflows. ### Technical Leadership Skills - Ability to provide technical direction across architecture, design, implementation, testing, and release execution. - Strong capability to evaluate technical trade-offs, guide design reviews, and make sound engineering decisions aligned with product strategy. - Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams and coordinating execution across product, QA, IT, support, and release management functions. - Ability to mentor senior engineers, develop technical leads, and build a culture of engineering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Proven ability to identify technical risks early, define mitigation plans, and ensure predictable delivery of complex software programs. - Strong understanding of software quality practices, including automation, code coverage, regression strategy, build stability, and release readiness. - Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to executive stakeholders, product teams, and engineering contributors. ### Soft Skills - Strong people leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers, set expectations, provide feedback, and build a high-performing delivery-focused team. - Excellent communication skills for working with engineering teams, product stakeholders, QA, program management, and senior leadership. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make practical decisions under technical and schedule constraints. - Ability to drive accountability, remove execution blockers, and maintain focus on predictable, high-quality delivery. - Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and build alignment around technical priorities and delivery commitments.N/A We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Home China +1 more - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/HOME-CHINA/Software-Engineering-Director--R-D-Operations-_R56765-1) ## More jobs at Cadence Design ### [Lead Software Engineer (Framework)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/bb2ff3772575e215760d/) Home China +1 more ### [Lead Software Engineer (Geometry)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/6a8fce08b9b2cbdecdda/) Home China +1 more ### [Lead Software Engineer (Graphics)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/f36ee60ef7f5374a7ed8/) Home China +1 more ### [Lead Software Engineer (Postprocessing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/7060123db7314d7860eb/) Home China +1 more ### [Lead Software Engineer (Preprocessing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/8927f390ec1287689788/) Home China +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Software Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/7dd73e2b62ea04739e5e/) Aegon ### [Senior Director of Software Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/ab6b1d796dbc2b1b8839/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Sr. Associate Director, Software Engineering Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hsbc-holdings/jobs/793ff2fff4b2827b87f9/) HSBC Holdings · Guangzhou, Guangdong, China ### [Director of Software Engineering - Backend ( Java, AWS, AI)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/c5302bfcdaeddc92e7eb/) JPMorganChase · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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