Lead Software Engineer

What You'll Do

• Collaborate within a team to design, optimize, verify, and document a library of high-quality arithmetic components (e.g., floating-point operators) for chip designers.
• Ensure components are robust, efficient, and easy to integrate.
• Drive innovation in system design and optimisation for timing, area, and power.
• Job Qualifications: Strong academic background (Master’s / PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering).
• Eagerness to learn how to build, optimize, and verify complex arithmetic operators for microchips.
• Programming experience is a plus (especially C, C++, Python, or SystemVerilog).
• Excellent creative and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Why Join Us? Impactful Work : Your contributions will directly influence the design of next-generation chips used by leading technology companies worldwide.
• Cutting-Edge Technology : Work with advanced synthesis tools and IP libraries that set industry standards.
• Growth & Learning : Gain deep expertise in computer arithmetic, hardware optimization, and software development in a collaborative environment.
• Innovation Culture : Be part of a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Global Reach : Engage with customers and projects across the globe, shaping solutions that power modern electronics.
• 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 organization 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.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.