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: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Reports to: Senior Principal Software Engineer
Job Overview:
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, these tools enable IC designers to layout the very latest silicon chips.
Working 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 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.
Job Responsibilities:




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
Job Qualifications:
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
Experience writing programs in C++ (C++14/17) or other object-oriented programs.
Algorithmic software development skills
Exposure to Linux/Unix environment.
Experience with QT, a big plus
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Check what we can offer you:
25 days holiday per year
Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
Cadence regularly achieves a high ranking in the Great Place to Work awards both in the UK and Worldwide, most recently having been #9 Worldwide in **** and ****.
Cadence is committed to equal employment chance 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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