Adams Application Software Developer (Recent Grad 2026)

Cadence Design Systems; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Livonia, MI is seeking a motivated engineer to join the Adams MultiBody Dynamics application development team. You will contribute to backend and UI software, and help modernize the architecture to leverage modern hardware.

The role emphasizes building robust features, expanding automated tests, and contributing to a collaborative Agile process with cross-functional teams. Recent 2026 graduates with CS degrees and 0–2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Recent 2026 graduate with a CS or related technical degree.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• Experience with multi-layered software architecture and public APIs.
• Familiarity with VSCode and AI-assisted tooling.

Responsibilities

• Implement Adams Application back-end business logic and persistence.
• Implement Adams UI extensions.
• Modernize the Adams application back-end to leverage modern hardware.
• Improve software quality via expanded automated tests.
• Implement build and test pipeline logic.
• Collaborate with Adams Solver and Car teams in an Agile process.
• Coordinate with Cadence groups for cross-product synergies.
• Contribute to debugging, usability improvements, and technical documentation.

Skills

C++

Python

Software architecture

VSCode + CoPilot

AI productivity

Communication

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

Qt

VTune

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

We’re doing work that matters

Help us solve what others can’t. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.