Software Engineer I - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

This role is designed for someone eager to grow their software engineering craft in a technically rich, collaborative environment where your work has real-world impact. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain software features that extend solver capabilities across CPU and GPU platforms, guided by senior engineers. 

• Implement new functionality in pre- and post-processing code, ensuring correctness, performance, and maintainability. 

• Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and technical account managers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. 

• Participate in sprint planning, sprint reviews, and feature design meetings, contributing to project planning and continuous improvement. 

• Debug and troubleshoot defects in a systematic way, maintaining application performance and code quality. 

• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and regression tests as part of the standard development workflow. 

• Engage in code reviews to give and receive constructive technical feedback, supporting a culture of quality and shared ownership. 

Job Qualifications: 

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline. 

• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) through academic projects, coursework, or personal/open-source work. 

• Strong mathematical foundations, particularly in areas relevant to physical simulation (e.g. linear algebra, differential equations, numerical methods). 

• An understanding of software development fundamentals: version control (e.g. Git), testing practices, and structured problem-solving. 

Additional Skills/Preferences: 

• Exposure to CFD principles or numerical methods, through study or personal projects. 

• Familiarity with parallel computing concepts or frameworks (e.g. OpenMP, MPI). 

• Any experience with GPU APIs such as CUDA. 

• Experience working in an Agile development team. 

• Background in scientific or engineering software, scientific visualisation, or CAD tools. 

• Clear and confident communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Methodical, process-oriented approach to software development. 

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a deadline-driven environment. 

Additional Information: 

You will join a collaborative Solver team working at the intersection of scientific computing and production software engineering. The team operates using Agile methodologies with regular sprint cycles, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.  

You will have access to experienced mentors and structured onboarding to help you develop quickly. Tools and technologies in use include modern C++, GPU computing frameworks, version control systems, and internal simulation platforms. 

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 

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.