Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Software Engineer II: DevOps to work with us in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
This role combines software engineering, DevOps automation, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development, with a focus on improving developer productivity across a large global R&D organization.
Cadence has been nominated as a Great Place to Work globally and in Brazil and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Job Description:
- Member of a new DevOps group focused on delivering automation and developer productivity gains to a large R&D organization.
- Helping to accelerate our software engineering processes by deploying Agentic AI coding platforms widely and effectively.
- Develop and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code-quality checks, and engineering workflows.
- Develop code in Python within a distributed software development environment with other contributors from around the world.
- Build and maintain internal engineering tools using modern web technologies, APIs, databases, and Linux-based platforms.
- Role will include some responsibilities for C++ code within existing Cadence products.
Requirements:
- Complete Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related fields with at least 2 years of work experience in a comparable software engineering role.
- Strong programming and software engineering experience in Python and JavaScript or comparable languages. Some exposure to C-like languages (C/C++/Java/C# etc.).
- Interest in AI tools for software development (Agents/Skills/MCP)
- Knowledge of modern Web development practices and frameworks on Linux including command line, shell scripting, debugging, and basic system administration.
- Interest in software engineering: language features, data structures, design patterns, unit testing, automation tools.
- Proficiency in a version control system (Perforce/Git etc.).
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and a good team player.
Nice to Have:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline/field.
- Knowledge of Agentic Coding systems such as Claude Code or Github Copilot.
- Knowledge of GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, or another CI/CD system.
- Experience in a DevOps team
Additional Job Details:
- Employment category: CLT
- Employment term: 40 hours/week.
- Competitive benefits.
- Location: Av Contorno 5800, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil.
About Cadence:
Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments.
For more information, access http://www.cadence.com
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in a comparable software engineering role
- Strong programming and software engineering experience with Python and JavaScript or comparable languages
- Exposure to C-like languages such as C, C++, Java, or C#
- Interest in AI tools for software development, including Agents, Skills, or MCP
- Knowledge of modern web development practices and frameworks on Linux
- Experience with command-line tools, shell scripting, debugging, and basic system administration
- Interest in software engineering concepts including language features, data structures, design patterns, unit testing, and automation tools
- Proficiency with a version control system such as Perforce or Git
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline or field
- Knowledge of agentic coding systems such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot
- Knowledge of GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, or another CI/CD system
- Experience working in a DevOps team
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
