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Senior Software Development Engineer -Meshing Expert-Parallel & Adaptive Meshing

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We are seeking an experienced meshing expert with a proven track record in developing parallel codes for adaptive meshing. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and optimization of the next meshing technologies that power our simulation software. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for innovation in meshing technologies.

This position is on-site in Eden Prairie, MN

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of efficient and robust isotropic and anisotropic meshing technologies for complex engineering geometries

Design, implement and optimize efficient and robust parallel mesh adaptation algorithms for FEA simulations with extreme deformations, targeting multi-node CPUs and GPUs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including UI, QA, and product management) to integrate meshing solutions into our software ecosystem and deliver seamless user experience

Mentor and guide software development teams, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Translate complex user and business requirements into robust, scalable software solutions

Profile and optimize code for speed, scalability, and maintainability, following best practices in software engineering (including code review and continuous integration)

Validate simulation results by correlating with experimental or real-world data

Contribute to product development, release, maintenance, and support phases, ensuring long-term quality and extensibility

Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field with a focus on computational geometry, numerical methods, or high-performance computing.

5+ years of professional experience in software development, with significant experience in parallel and adaptive meshing for CAE or CFD applications

Expertise in C++

Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL) is highly desirable

Strong background in computational geometry, unstructured mesh , and mesh adaptation for 2D/3D domains

Expertise on surface cleanup and surface meshing, including non-manifold surface meshes.

Expertise on feature-preserving isotropic and anisotropic volume meshing

Exposure to FEA/CFD theories and practices

Demonstrated experience developing massively parallel codes for distributed and shared-memory architectures

Familiarity with scientific visualization, 3D geometry manipulation, and interactive meshing tools is a plus

Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and cross-team collaboration

Proven leadership and project management abilities; experience mentoring or managing software teams is

Benefits

Why Join Third Wave Systems?

Opportunity to work on industry-leading simulation software.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts.

Make a direct impact on manufacturing innovation!

$100,000 - $135,000 base salary

Third Wave Systems offers a comprehensive employee benefits program for full-time employees, including:

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time-off

Holiday pay