Sr Principal Software Engineer

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cadence Design Systems Full time

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Sr Principal Software Engineer

Apply locations: CAMBRIDGE
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job requisition id: R49763

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.

Job Title: Sr Principal Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom OR Cork, Ireland

Reports to: Software Engineering Group Director

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer (Team Lead) to join our team responsible for developing and maintaining AI infrastructure across Cadence's portfolio of design tools. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of computational software and artificial intelligence, helping to shape the future of Cadence's innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working on infrastructure that supports, for example, inference, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and model quantization.
  • Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver software systems and libraries to deliver AI-driven functionality across the whole Cadence organization.
  • Drive best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and technical documentation.
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and machine learning.
  • Foster an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.

Job Qualifications:

  • Good degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and frameworks.
  • Willingness to learn multiple programming languages.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Experience with AI model deployment and inference.
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques.
  • Knowledge of model optimization methods such as quantization.
  • Understanding of software library development.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git).
  • Exposure to computational software or design tools.
  • Interest in hardware design or semiconductor technology.
  • Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration.

Work Arrangements:

  • Hybrid working model with multiple in-office days expected.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with global teams.

Why Join Cadence?

  • Work with cutting-edge AI technology that impacts the development of next-generation products.
  • Collaborate with industry experts and thought leaders in computational software.
  • Professional development opportunities and clear career progression paths.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity of thought and innovation.

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.

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