Lead Software Engineer

Client:

Our client a leading Multinational Semiconductor Company requires a Lead and Senior C++ (14/17) Software Engineer for role based in Newcastle, England.

The role requires the candidates to be based onsite 4 days per week.

Role:

The Successful candidates will be deeply involved in the development and implementation of a new EDA technology with a strong focus on computational geometry, geometry manipulation and algorithmic complexity. They are looking for a software engineers with a top degree, evidence of achievement, and an exceptional talent for algorithm development. Although advantageous, EDA experience is not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the C++ code base
• Absorb requirements for new features and create design, function and test specifications
• Work closely with team members to develop techniques to increase the capability, capacity, performance and stability of the software
• Interface with our build and regression system to test code commits as part of our development process
• Collaborate with a global cross-functional team providing product engineering, verification, documentation and program management input

Education:

• Master’s or bachelors degree

Experience:

• 2+ and 4 + years of relevant experience.
• History of mathematical study
• Grade A/A* in A-level mathematics, physics
• STEM degree, such as Math's, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Russell Group science degree
• Experience writing programs in C++ (C++14/17) or other object-oriented programs.
• Algorithmic software development skills
• Exposure to Linux/Unix environment.
• Experience with QT, a big plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Benefits on offer:

• 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

Contact:

For further information please contact Mícheál at Software Placements on 00353 1 5254642 or email micheal@softwareplacements.ie