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Job Title: Software Engineer - II
Location: Cork
Reports to: Software Engineering Director
Job Overview:
This is a R&D Software development role in Virtuoso Studio RF (VSRF) which is a RF design analysis and implementation platform. The role is a multi-faceted position encapsulating understanding of RF designs, software development using complex algorithms, data structures and advanced C++, software debugging, performance optimization and standardized UX based GUI for providing interoperability features with layout/schematic editors across our flagship products, VSRF, Virtuoso and Allegro. R&D engineers collaborate with a large team of EDA professionals across multiple geographical regions to create and deliver best in class RF Design analysis and implementation features in VSRF. R&D engineers work on complicated applications and interface them with other Cadence products and platforms in a large suite of highly connected modules to enable next-generation solutions for RF design with superior performance and usability. R&D engineers develop code that satisfies the requirements for successful semiconductor design deployment. As R&D Engineer you will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and implementing complex projects. You will have a chance to contribute to the high-end products for RF Design analysis in the EDA industry and your work will be visible through billions of electronic devices deployed worldwide.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for the following software engineering activities:
- Write specifications which capture the high-level functional as well as low-level design specifications from the customers' requirements.
- Write code implementing product requirement, functional and design specifications
- Write and maintain unit tests and other tests as needed for implemented features and enhancements.
- Participate in code reviews and conduct peer code reviews.
- Work with PE (Product Engineering) and PV (Product Validation) to review code quality and coverage of requested functionality.
- Provide code fixes as requested by bug tracking system.
- This person should have personality & communication skills for working within the R&D group, and with cross functional groups, such as PE and PV.
- This person should be able to work independently, being able to collaborate remotely with team members outside of Ireland
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Computer Science/Electrical or Electronics engineering or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Masters in Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics with 2+ years of relevant experience
- C++17 or later
- STL, Templates, Design patterns
- Data Structures, design and analysis of algorithms
- Microsoft Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code
- Cmake, git(hub)
- Static checkers, Memory profilers
- Software development on Windows and/or Linux
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- GUI development using Qt framework
- Python/scripting knowledge
- Experience with IC design and analysis CAD tools
Additional Information:
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%
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