Software Engineer II
CadenceGreater Nottingham
Added 28 Jul · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2134 (74% 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: Software Engineer II
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager
Job Overview
Are you looking to build world-class engineering software used by leading automotive, aerospace, motorsport, electric vehicle, and renewable energy companies?
We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Nottingham-based product development team, contributing to the design and delivery of next-generation software applications and engineering workflows.
In this role, you will develop and enhance software applications that enable engineers to design, simulate, and analyse complex electro-mechanical systems. Working as part of a collaborative, agile team, you will implement new functionality, improve existing workflows, and contribute to the quality and long-term maintainability of our products.
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: Software Engineer II
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reports to: Sr Software Engineering Manager
Job Overview
Are you looking to build world-class engineering software used by leading automotive, aerospace, motorsport, electric vehicle, and renewable energy companies?
We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Nottingham-based product development team, contributing to the design and delivery of next-generation software applications and engineering workflows.
In this role, you will develop and enhance software applications that enable engineers to design, simulate, and analyse complex electro-mechanical systems. Working as part of a collaborative, agile team, you will implement new functionality, improve existing workflows, and contribute to the quality and long-term maintainability of our products.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software applications using C#, .NET, and WPF.
- Implement new features and enhancements from requirements through design, coding, testing, and release.
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Typically, candidates will bring 2–4 years of relevant software development experience, though strong candidates earlier in their careers are encouraged to apply.
- Experience developing software using C# and the .NET platform.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design practices.
- Good knowledge of asynchronous programming using async/await.
- Experience developing user interfaces using WPF and XAML.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies.
- Ability to debug, test, and troubleshoot software applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative development team.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Understanding of data binding and MVVM design patterns.
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 collaborative, cross-functional product development team working alongside software engineers, QA engineers, product managers, and domain experts. The team uses 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.