Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Senior Principal Software Engineer

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. Working with massive complexity and intricate design rules demanded by sub‑20 nm 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 with 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, evidence of achievement, and an exceptional talent for algorithm development. Although advantageous, EDA experience is not essential.

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

• PhD, or master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience
• History of mathematical study
  • Grade A/A
    * in A-level mathematics, physics
  • STEM degree, such as Maths, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Russell Group science degree
• Experience writing programs in C++ (C++14/17) or other object‑oriented languages
• Algorithmic software development skills
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environment
• Experience with QT, a big plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• 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
• Opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work and 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.