Lead Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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

Have you ever looked at your smartphone and wondered how the silicon chips that power it were designed? Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software is some of the most advanced and algorithmically complex in existence. Cadence is building the next generation of EDA tools, enabling IC designers to layout the very latest silicon chips and work with massive complexity and intricate design rules demanded by sub 20nm IC designs.

At Cadence Newcastle, our aim is to build exceptionally smart software that is stupidly easy to use. Great software has no options! Creating software that “just” does the right thing with minimal guidance from the user is extremely technically and intellectually challenging, and we are looking for exceptional engineers to join us in this challenge. Successful candidates will be deeply involved in the development and implementation of a new EDA technology with a strong focus on computational geometry, geometry manipulation, and algorithmic complexity. We are looking for a software engineer with a top degree (preferably MSc or PhD) and exceptional talent for algorithm development. Although advantageous, EDA experience is not essential.

The position would be ideal for an ambitious Software Engineer looking for a new challenge with a Mathematics or Computer Science PhD who has a proven and innovative approach to research and software development OR software engineers with relevant industry experience.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain the C++ code base
2. Absorb requirements for new features and create design, function, and test specifications
3. Work closely with team members to develop techniques to increase the capability, capacity, performance, and stability of the software
4. Interface with our build and regression system to test code commits as part of our development process
5. Collaborate with a global cross-functional team providing product engineering, verification, documentation, and programme management input

Job Qualifications:

1. Ideal: PhD
2. Must: Grade A or B in A-level mathematics
3. Must: Algorithmic software development
4. Must: Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Check what we can offer you:

1. 25 days holiday per year
2. Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection, and Life Insurance
3. Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
4. 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
5. And much more, so do not hesitate to contact us!

Additional Information:

Cadence achieved a ‘Top 15’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards for medium-sized workplaces in the UK in 2022. 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.

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.

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