Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

Location: Edinburgh

Reports to: Software Engineering Group 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, collaborating with teams within Cadence and customers, understanding tool requirements, designing, developing and testing to ensure quality. This position is open for individuals who will contribute to software design, implementation and test, maintain current software releases and provide future innovative enhancements driven by customers’ need to adopt new and advanced technology.

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

Nice to Have

• 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

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

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 of 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

Travel

Minimal travel is expected.

Additional Information

Cadence has consistently achieved a ‘Top 50’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards in the UK. 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development