Software Engineer II

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain software applications using C#, .NET, and WPF.
• Implement new features and enhancements from requirements through design, coding, testing, and release.
• Build and maintain user interfaces using XAML, data binding, and MVVM principles.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code that meets quality and performance standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects across application components.
• Break down technical tasks into manageable deliverables and provide accurate progress updates.
• Collaborate with software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, and domain experts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and team technical initiatives.
• Develop automated tests and contribute to improving software reliability and maintainability.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to improve productivity while validating generated outputs and maintaining engineering quality.
• Job Qualifications: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically, candidates will bring 2–4 years of relevant software development experience, though strong candidates earlier in their careers are encouraged to apply.
• Experience developing software using C# and the .NET platform.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design practices.
• Good knowledge of asynchronous programming using async/await.
• Experience developing user interfaces using WPF and XAML.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies.
• Ability to debug, test, and troubleshoot software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative development team.
• Additional Skills/Preferences: Understanding of data binding and MVVM design patterns.
• Familiarity with software design patterns and clean architecture principles.
• Exposure to engineering, simulation, CAD, CAE, scientific, or technical software applications.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks and automated testing practices.
• Additional Information: This role is based in our Nottingham office, with a hybrid working arrangement of at least 3 days per week on-site.
• You will join a collaborative, cross-functional product development team working alongside software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, and domain experts.
• The team uses modern tooling including GitHub, Azure DevOps, and AI-assisted development environments.
• 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.