Software Engineer II

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:                                            Edinburgh

Reports to:                                         Software Engineering Director

Job Overview:

The Cadence Virtuoso platform powers all the latest design innovations in consumer, mobile and enterprise electronics worldwide.  We are looking for talented software engineers to join our team and work on our flagship design entry, design analysis and layout tools – a key part of our Intelligent System Design strategy.

You will be responsible for development of tools for PDK (Process Design Kits) Validation. This will require you to collaborate with various teams within Cadence and customers. You will have to understand the tool requirements, design and develop it and test it to ensure its quality.

The position is open for talented individuals who will contribute to software design, implementation and test, to maintain our current software releases and provide future innovative enhancements, driven by our customers' need to adopt new and advanced technology

Based at our Edinburgh office, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a highly experienced local team in a global R&D organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Virtuoso PDK Cockpit, the tool for testing PDKs, C++ and SKILL 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 programme management input
• Familiarity with how customer requirements shape the practical aspects of PDK development

Job Qualifications:

• BSc Hons (2:1), MSc or higher in computer science, engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and databases.
• Demonstrated proficiency in modern C++, debugging, and general software development skills.
• Have the ability to communicate and present effectively. 
• Be able to work and integrate well in a team environment.
• Have a pro-active attitude to problem solving and optimization.

Additional Skills/Preferences:                     

• Scripting language skills in one of: Lisp, Skill, Python, TCL.
• Interest in digital or analog circuit design.
• Experience with GUI frameworks, such as Qt, MFC (Windows).
• Familiarity with development on Linux/Unix or Windows.
• Exposure to build and version-control systems.
• Exposure to the Cadence Virtuoso environment or other electronic design platforms.

Additional Information:

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. 

Travel:                                                 >10%   (ensure to call out relevant travel %)

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