Lead Software Engineer
CadenceGreater Nottingham
Added 28 Jul · still live
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2134 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Cadence is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
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: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager
Job Overview
Ready to shape the future of engineering simulation? Join our Solver Team in Nottingham and help develop next-generation simulation technologies used by leading automotive, aerospace, motorsport, electric vehicle, and renewable energy companies worldwide.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will work at the intersection of mathematical modelling, high-performance computing, and software engineering to create advanced simulation solutions for complex multi-physics systems. You will help design cutting-edge numerical solvers, GPU-accelerated computing frameworks, and scalable software architectures, while establishing engineering best practices and shaping the technical direction for future product development.
Job Responsibilities
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: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager
Job Overview
Ready to shape the future of engineering simulation? Join our Solver Team in Nottingham and help develop next-generation simulation technologies used by leading automotive, aerospace, motorsport, electric vehicle, and renewable energy companies worldwide.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will work at the intersection of mathematical modelling, high-performance computing, and software engineering to create advanced simulation solutions for complex multi-physics systems. You will help design cutting-edge numerical solvers, GPU-accelerated computing frameworks, and scalable software architectures, while establishing engineering best practices and shaping the technical direction for future product development.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop mathematical models and numerical methods to simulate thermal and structural interactions within complex engineering systems.
- Design and implement analytical and numerical solvers, including quasi-static and time-stepping algorithms for ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and partial differential equations (PDEs).
- A PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. We welcome applications from recent PhD graduates as well as those with several years of post-doctoral or industry research experience.
- Strong software development skills with demonstrated proficiency in modern C++.
- Deep understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture, and software engineering best practices.
- Strong knowledge of numerical methods, mathematical modelling, and computational problem solving.
- Experience developing performance-critical software or computational algorithms.
- Understanding of AI-assisted software development and practical use of LLMs, and agent-based development workflows.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Experience in multi-body dynamics, multiscale modelling, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, or other physics-based simulation domains.
- Knowledge of modern software development practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps workflows.
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 specialist Solver Team working alongside research engineers, software developers, product managers, and domain experts. The team operates with a strong culture of technical rigour and collaborative problem-solving, using 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
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2134 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~343k in sampleP25 £42kP75 £76k
£33kmedian £57kgoing rate £55k£103k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.