Software Developer C/C++ (m/f/d)

What You'll Do

• Design and develop graphics-based applications within modern GUI environments, with a focus on usability, performance, and maintainability.
• Integrate AI-assisted development tools and approaches — including code assistants and agent frameworks — as a standard part of the software development lifecycle.
• Build well-defined interfaces that enable effective interaction between users, engineering workflows, and AI systems.
• Design and execute systematic software tests independently and develop tooling to support automated test evaluation.
• Apply analytical and model-based thinking to decompose complex technical requirements into well-structured, testable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members across product, engineering, and QA to iterate on software features from requirements through to release.
• Contribute to ongoing technical documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing within an international engineering team.
• Job Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 2–5 years of professional software development experience, with a track record of delivering production-quality C/C++ code.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI tools — such as code assistants or data-driven methods — into day-to-day development practice, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required for working effectively in an international team environment.
• Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g.
• Exposure to simulation software, CAE tools, or engineering physics domains.
• Experience working in an international or cross-cultural team environment.
• Additional Information: You will join the Simufact software engineering team in Hamburg — an international group focused on advanced simulation solutions for manufacturing processes, operating within Cadence’s broader software portfolio.
• Key collaborators include product managers, QA engineers, and simulation domain experts across multiple European sites.
• The team works primarily with C/C++, modern GUI frameworks, and AI-assisted development tooling.
• Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) are standard.
• This is a permanent, full-time position based in Hamburg.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available.
• Check what we can offer you: Competitive salary 30 days holiday per year Group Pension Plan JobRad EGYM Wellpass Lunch vouchers 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.