Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Reports to: Software Architect

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.

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
• Russell Group science degree
• 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:

• 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 organisation

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