Lead Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative team in London. This role focuses on developing high-performance software for fluid dynamics and physics-based simulations. You will work closely with experienced engineers to build scalable tools that model complex physical systems. The position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact cutting-edge technology solutions. With a commitment to employee development and a strong focus on work-life balance, this opportunity is ideal for those passionate about technology and innovation.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical and Dental plans

Income Protection and Life Insurance

Group Personal Pension Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym subsidy

5 days paid time to volunteer

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (17/20).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features for CPU and GPU solvers.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers for project success.

Skills

C++

Mathematics

CFD principles

Parallel Computing

Agile Development

Education

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

OpenMP

MPI

CUDA

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer.

Location: London

Reports to: Principal Software Engineer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled software engineer with a strong background in C++ to join our team developing high-performance software for fluid dynamics and physics-based simulation.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists to build robust, scalable tools for modelling complex physical systems.

As a lead software engineer within the solver team you will help to implement new features and maintain software for solving real world problems.

You will work on core parts of the software that handles Computational Fluid Dynamics such as meshing, solvers and flow networks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain features that extend the solver capabilities on the CPU and the GPU.
• Develop and maintain new features for the pre- and post-processing code.
• Collaborate with other software engineers, technical account managers and product managers to understand project requirements and contribute to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, sprint review, feature design meetings to contribute to project planning and refinement.
• Debug and troubleshoot bugs and features, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining optimal application performance and quality.
• Incorporate unit tests, integration tests and regression tests into the development workflow to ensure code quality and reliability.

Job Qualifications:

• A degree in Physics, Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 2-5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (17/20)
• Strong maths skills

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Deep understanding of CFD principles and numerical methods
• Background in meshing, multi-physics or flow networks
• Experience with parallel computing (e.g. OpenMP, MPI)
• Experience with GPU APIs such as CUDA
• Experience in an Agile development team
• Experience with highly technical/scientific software, scientific visualization and/or CAD
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Methodical and process-driven
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise successfully

Check what we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year
• Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work & Fortune 100 organization

Additional Information:

This role requires 4 flexible days per week in the London office.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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