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# Lead Software Engineer, ML/RL for robotics

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,000 - $221,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation, Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Reinforcement Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Lead-Software-Engineer--ML-RL-for-robotics_R56947-1

## About the Role

* Degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline., * Experience and expertise in machine learning, reinforcement learning, and/or vision-language models (VLMs) or vision-language-action models (VLAs).
 * PhD in computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.

## Description

* Develop simulation technology supporting physical AI and robotics applications.
 * Integrate learning environments with Cadence's existing engineering-grade simulators.
 * Enable learning workflows that leverage simulation capabilities across dynamics, structures, fluids, and thermal applications.
 * Support the use of integrated learning and simulation environments to accelerate deployment for robotics applications.