Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer for the development and release of software products by transforming research outcomes into production‑ready solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing, managing version upgrades, resolving code conflicts, and maintaining proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate research findings and prototypes into production‑grade software solutions
• Collaborate with R&D teams to bridge the gap between innovation and product delivery
• Conduct thorough automated testing, including stability and performance testing, prior to product releases
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment processes
• Resolve merge conflicts in version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Review and optimize codebase for maintainability and scalability
• Ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices
• Write comprehensive release notes detailing changes, improvements, and known issues
• Maintain technical documentation for development processes and system architecture

Required Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or above degree from CS or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Java and Python
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Knowledge of performance testing tools
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Proven track record of delivering production‑ready software
• Basic deep learning and LLM knowledge and reference framework and optimization such as ONNX
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
• Good team player with fluent English language capability

What We Offer

• Flexible Working Options
• Cerence Celebrates: Rewards & Recognition Platform
• Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups & Social Initiatives
• Dedicated Volunteer Hours

About Us

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages. As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Security Policies

• Follow workplace security protocols and training programs to maintain a safe workplace.
• Follow security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
• Respect corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
• Adhere to company's compliance and regulations.
• Encourage a zero‑tolerance approach for workplace violence.
• Possess basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to handle this data).
• Demonstrate knowledge of information security through internal training programs.