Sr Principal Software Engineer

Sr Principal Software Engineer 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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: Sr Principal Software Engineer Locations: 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. The position is open to candidates in the early stages of their careers, including new and recent graduates. Successful candidates 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 organisation. Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Virtuoso 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 programme management input Job Qualifications BSc Hons (2:1), MSc or higher in computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience 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, analog or RF/Microwave 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 Additional Skills/Preferences: The successful candidate should: 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 Check What We Can Offer You Possibility to cooperate with people from around the world in an expanding global organization 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, And much more, so do not hesitate to contact us! Additional Information Cadence achieved a ‘Top 15’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards in the UK in 2022. 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: Minimal travel is expected. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cadence by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Principal Software Engineer” roles. 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