Software Engineer II

Cadence Design Systems; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Nottingham is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our product development team. You’ll contribute to design and delivery of next‑generation software for engineering workflows in a collaborative, agile environment.

You’ll develop applications enabling engineers to design, simulate, and analyze complex electro‑mechanical systems, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and future‑proofing using modern tooling and AI assistance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant software development experience, strong candidates invited to apply.
• Experience with C# and the .NET platform; OOP principles; async/await; UI with WPF/XAML.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
• Ability to debug, test, and troubleshoot applications; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using C#, .NET, and WPF.
• Implement features from requirements through design, coding, testing, and release.
• Build UIs with XAML, data binding, and MVVM.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code meeting quality standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve defects across components.
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, product managers, and domain experts.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical initiatives.
• Develop automated tests and improve reliability and maintainability.

Skills

C#

.NET

MVVM

XAML

Asynchronous programming

Debugging

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

WPF

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

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: Software Engineer II

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Reports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager

Job Overview:

Are you looking to build world-class engineering software used by leading automotive, aerospace, motorsport, electric vehicle, and renewable energy companies?

We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Nottingham-based product development team, contributing to the design and delivery of next-generation software applications and engineering workflows.

In this role, you will develop and enhance software applications that enable engineers to design, simulate, and analyse complex electro-mechanical systems. Working as part of a collaborative, agile team, you will implement new functionality, improve existing workflows, and contribute to the quality and long-term maintainability of our products.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software applications using C#, .NET, and WPF.
• Implement new features and enhancements from requirements through design, coding, testing, and release.
• Build and maintain user interfaces using XAML, data binding, and MVVM principles.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code that meets quality and performance standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects across application components.
• Break down technical tasks into manageable deliverables and provide accurate progress updates.
• Collaborate with software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, and domain experts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and team technical initiatives.
• Develop automated tests and contribute to improving software reliability and maintainability.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to improve productivity while validating generated outputs and maintaining engineering quality.

Job Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Typically, candidates will bring 2–4 years of relevant software development experience, though strong candidates earlier in their careers are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing software using C# and the .NET platform.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design practices.
• Good knowledge of asynchronous programming using async/await.
• Experience developing user interfaces using WPF and XAML.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies.
• Ability to debug, test, and troubleshoot software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative development team.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Understanding of data binding and MVVM design patterns.
• Familiarity with software design patterns and clean architecture principles.
• Exposure to engineering, simulation, CAD, CAE, scientific, or technical software applications.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and automated testing practices.

Additional Information:

This role is based in our Nottingham office, with a hybrid working arrangement of at least 3 days per week on-site. You will join a collaborative, cross-functional product development team working alongside software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, and domain experts. The team uses modern tooling including GitHub, Azure DevOps, and AI-assisted development environments.

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

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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