Software Engineer II (C++)

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: Sophia (Valbonne), France

Reports to: Software Engineering Director

Job Overview:

Within a dynamic and innovative team, you will contribute to the development and improvement of the graphical interfaces of our software solutions. You will help deliver a smooth, intuitive, and high-performance user experience to our customers worldwide.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate on projects integrating artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing the user experience and automating advanced features.

Job Requirements:

• Good foundations in C++ (structures, pointers, object-oriented programming)

• Interest in graphical interface development (UI/UX)

• Basic understanding of software design and architecture

• Ability to work in a team, learn quickly, and adapt to a demanding technical environment

• Knowledge of AI-related concepts or tools would be a valuable plus

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate from an engineering school or university program in computer science or equivalent

• Previous experience in C++ development is appreciated.

• Curiosity, rigor, creativity, and initiative

• If you feel you don't meet every point, we still encourage you to apply - enthusiasm and willingness to learn matter

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.

We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

Client-provided location(s): Sophia Antipolis, France

Job ID: Cadence-R53000

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-05T18:43:48