Lead Software Engineer

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.

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