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Computer Aided Design Software Developer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Zoo

CAD Graphics Engine Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $195K/yr

Our platform combines a modern, cloud-native CAD environment with AI-powered engineering workflows ... Graphics Engine Software Engineer to join our growing team to help us build out the core ...

Zoo

CAD Graphics Engine Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $186K/yr

About The Role We're looking for a Graphics Engine Software Engineer to join our growing team to help us build out the core functionality of our next-generation CAD Graphics Engine! In this role, you ...

DK Engineer Corp

CAD Drafter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$24.25 - $32.50/hr

DK Engineer Corp (DKE) is seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team and help us ... Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD software. * Strong attention to detail and ability to produce ...

HDR

Substation CAD Technician

Irvine, CA

Prepare engineering drawings using computer-aided design software, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay ...

HDR

Substation CAD Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

Prepare engineering drawings using computer-aided design software, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay ...

HDR, Inc.

Substation CAD Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

Prepare engineering drawings using computer-aided design software, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay ...

HDR

Substation CAD Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

Prepare engineering drawings using computer-aided design software, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay ...

Essel

CAD Designer

Whittier, CA · On-site

$28.50 - $39.50/hr

Join our team of engineers dedicated to delivering excellence to our esteemed clientele! Responsibilities: * Develop intricate part and assembly models using SolidWorks 3D CAD * Design components to ...

L3Harris Technologies

Manager, CAD Services

Canoga Park, CA · On-site

$110K - $205K/yr

Graduate Degree in Engineering, Design, or related technical field and a minimum of 7 years of ... Expert proficiency in Creo and Windchill PLM software * Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and CAD ...

DMG MORI USA, INC

CAD/CAM Engineer

Cypress, CA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Collaborate with Technical Centers to assist local sales representatives to present software ... * CAD/CAM (NX, MasterCAM, Esprit, Hypermill, etc.) software experience highly preferred

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer aided design software developer in Los Angeles, CA is $120,514.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $140,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a computer aided design software developer do?

A computer aided design (CAD) software developer creates and maintains CAD programs used for designing products, buildings, or mechanical parts. They write code, develop new features, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the software meets user needs, often working with engineering or architectural teams. Proficiency in programming languages like C++ or Python and understanding of design principles are essential for this role.

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Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software Developers are in demand as industries like manufacturing, architecture, and engineering rely on CAD tools for design and drafting. The role requires proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks and often benefits from knowledge of programming or scripting. As technology advances, skills in 3D modeling, simulation, and integration with other engineering tools continue to enhance job prospects in this field.

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Senior Software Engineer, CAD Interoperability

Zoo

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer, CAD Interoperability, who can help build the systems that convert native and proprietary CAD formats into Zoo's KCL, our new programming language for 3D design. You'll work at the intersection of CAD data extraction, geometry processing, and code generation, turning models from third-party CAD systems into structured KCL representations. This role is for someone who enjoys digging into complex CAD systems, working with CAD SDKs and APIs, and building robust import pipelines that preserve model structure and design intent as much as possible.

What You'll Do
  • Design, implement, and maintain import pipelines that convert native and proprietary CAD formats into Zoo's KCL.
  • Build systems for extracting feature information from CAD files and applications, including sketches, dimensions, constraints, parameters, feature trees, assemblies, metadata, PMI, and related design intent.
  • Develop extractors using native CAD application APIs and toolkits where interoperability SDKs are insufficient.
  • Translate extracted CAD structure, geometry, parameters, and feature information into KCL that faithfully represents the original model.
  • Build validation, testing, and comparison tools to measure conversion quality across geometry, topology, feature information, assemblies, and generated KCL output.
  • Handle edge cases across proprietary formats, CAD versions, modeling kernels, malformed files, incomplete metadata, and inconsistent vendor API behavior.
  • Collaborate with the file format, modeling, and product teams to improve Zoo's CAD import experience and expand support for real-world customer files.
What You'll Need
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong professional experience in software engineering, ideally involving CAD, geometry, file formats, code generation, or data extraction systems.
  • Experience working with complex technical data formats, application APIs, SDKs, or translation pipelines.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language such as Rust or C++, with comfort working across language boundaries and vendor SDKs.
  • Experience building automated tests, validation tools, and debugging workflows for complex technical systems.
  • Ability to work autonomously, investigate unfamiliar systems, and make pragmatic technical decisions in a fast-moving environment.
Nice to Have
  • Strong understanding of CAD model structure, including parts, assemblies, sketches, constraints, dimensions, features, parameters, B-rep geometry, and tessellated representations.
  • Experience with CAD interoperability SDKs such as HOOPS Exchange, CoreTechnologie 3D_Kernel_IO, Open Design Alliance, CAD Exchanger, Datakit, or similar tools.
  • Experience with native CAD APIs such as SOLIDWORKS API, Creo TOOLKIT, NX Open, CATIA CAA/API, Inventor API, or similar.
  • Experience with STEP, IGES, Parasolid, ACIS, JT, glTF, STL, or other CAD and 3D exchange formats.
  • Experience generating structured source code from model data, especially for DSLs or domain-specific modeling languages.
  • Familiarity with KCL or other programmatic CAD workflows.

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