Lead Software Engineer

CadenceEdinburgh, United Kingdomlast year

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.
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.

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Is the Lead Software Engineer position at Cadence remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Frontend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
When was this Lead Software Engineer job posted?: This listing was posted on August 18, 2025 and is still open for applications.
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