Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Software Engineer II
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager
Job Overview:
Are you looking to build world-class engineering software used by leading automotive, aerospace, motorsport, electric vehicle, and renewable energy companies?
We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Nottingham-based product development team, contributing to the design and delivery of next-generation software applications and engineering workflows.
In this role, you will develop and enhance software applications that enable engineers to design, simulate, and analyse complex electro-mechanical systems. Working as part of a collaborative, agile team, you will implement new functionality, improve existing workflows, and contribute to the quality and long-term maintainability of our products.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Typically 2-4 years of relevant software development experience
- 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 or Claude Code
- 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
- 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
- Familiarity with GitHub and Azure DevOps tooling
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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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.
