At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. 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: Lead Software Engineer. Location: London Reports to: Principal Software Engineer Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled software engineer with a strong background in C++ to join our team developing high-performance software for fluid dynamics and physics-based simulation. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists to build robust, scalable tools for modelling complex physical systems. As a lead software engineer within the solver team you will help to implement new features and maintain software for solving real world problems. You will work on core parts of the software that handles Computational Fluid Dynamics such as meshing, solvers and flow networks. Job Responsibilities: + Develop and maintain features that extend the solver capabilities on the CPU and the GPU. + Develop and maintain new features for the pre- and post-processing code. + Collaborate with other software engineers, technical account managers and product managers to understand project requirements and contribute to deliver high-quality solutions. + Participate in sprint planning, sprint review, feature design meetings to contribute to project planning and refinement. + Debug and troubleshoot bugs and features, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining optimal application performance and quality. + Incorporate unit tests, integration tests and regression tests into the development workflow to ensure code quality and reliability. Job Qualifications: + A degree in Physics, Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline + 2-5 years of professional software development experience + Strong proficiency in modern C++ (17/20) + Strong maths skills Additional Skills/Preferences: + Deep understanding of CFD principles and numerical methods + Background in meshing, multi-physics or flow networks + Experience with parallel computing (e.g. OpenMP, MPI) + Experience with GPU APIs such as CUDA + Experience in an Agile development team + Experience with highly technical/scientific software, scientific visualization and/or CAD + Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels + Methodical and process-driven + Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise successfully 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 Additional Information: This role requires 4 flexible days per week in the London office. 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. Travel < 10%. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs (https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/addl\_jobs) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
 Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.