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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: The role is based in the Cork Office.

Reports to: Product Engineering Director

Job Overview:

We are looking for an RF/microwave design engineer with experience using Microwave Office software or other high-frequency electronic design automation (EDA) software tools who is interested in software development and validation.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with research and development on new feature development.
• Developing automated testing infrastructure.
• Provide technical assistance and training on the use of the AWR Design Environment software products. 
• Assist in the implementation of AWR software into the customers' design methodologies. 
• Support technical evaluations as well as benchmarks. 
• Verify that software enhancements adequately address their target problems.   

Job Qualifications:

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
• RF/MW circuit design course work or industry experience
• Experience with Python programming language.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Proficiency in a Linux environment
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso or Allegro would be highly desirable.
• Experience with EM Simulation software.
• Experience with automated software testing.

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