Adams Application Software Developer (Recent Grad 2026)

Cadence; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a motivated engineer to join the Adams MultiBody Dynamics development team. You will implement back-end business logic and UI extensions, and help modernize the architecture to leverage modern hardware.

As part of an Agile team, you will contribute to automated tests, build pipelines, and cross-group collaborations, with emphasis on code quality and usability. Recent graduates with strong C++ and Python skills are welcome, with opportunities to grow in a leadership-driven

Qualifications

• Recent 2026 graduate with a CS degree and 0–2 years of experience.
• Strong C++ and Python scripting skills.
• Experience with multi-layered architecture and APIs.
• Proficient in VSCode; aware of AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement Adams backend business logic and persistence.
• Implement Adams UI extensions.
• Modernize backend for new hardware.
• Improve test automation coverage.
• Build and test pipeline logic.
• Collaborate with Adams Solver and Car teams in Agile.
• Coordinate across Cadence groups for cross-product work.
• Contribute to debugging, usability improvements, and docs.

Skills

C++

Python

Software Architecture

VSCode

Agentic AI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Tools

Qt

MVVM

MVC

VTune

JIRA

CAD/CAE

GPU Coding

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 business logic and user interface code 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
• 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 Adams Solver and Car 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

• C++ Coding 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

• QT Coding experience
• Familiarity with MVVM , MVC coding patterns
• Vtune software
• JIRA
• CAD/CAE familiarity
• Coding for GPU

Education and Experience

• Recent 2026 grad with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field with 0-2 Years Experience

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