Software Engineer II — Automotive Solutions

Job Title

Software Engineer II — Automotive Solutions

Role Summary

Join the Automotive Solutions Group to develop and deliver a Functional Safety analysis product integrated into the EDA flow. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and testing maintainable C++ software used by customers in automotive and ADAS domains.

The team works across disciplines on ISO26262 and IEC61508 safety requirements, using Agile practices in a cross-platform development environment.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of software development experience in C/C++.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and test object-oriented C++ applications for functional safety analysis.
• Contribute to requirements definition and translate safety requirements into software features.
• Integrate Functional Safety considerations into the EDA tool workflow per ISO26262/IEC61508.
• Maintain cross-platform builds and ensure compatibility on Windows and Linux.
• Participate in code reviews, maintain coding standards, and produce unit and integration tests.
• Work in Agile teams and collaborate with international, cross-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Explore and apply modern AI techniques, including LLM-based agents, to accelerate development and testing.
• Document designs, test plans, and troubleshooting steps for team and customer use.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years development experience in C/C++ environments.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design principles and patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce, SVN) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Familiarity with Continuous Delivery/Continuous Integration (CI/CD) and DevOps practices in cross-platform environments (Windows and Linux).
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or TCL.
• Good written and spoken English and Portuguese; strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary environment and eagerness to grow technically.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with the Qt framework.
• Previous experience leading a software development team.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs, particularly for desktop applications.

Education Requirements

Complete Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (the posting allows equivalent experience in lieu of a degree).

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.