Lead Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I got an invitation on the L job platform.
1 round of HR.
4-5 rounds of tech interviews, by manager, senior manager, several engineers.
No BQ round.
All interviews are going through zoom.
Questions
The interview required intensive domain knowledge and included some C++ questions, but rarely any coding problems.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Lead Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Lead Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Place to WorkLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJanuary 24, 2021Pros: Management is quite transparent, good work-life balance, opportunity to work on good projects.Cons: There is less than the necessary workforce in some teams.
- 3.0Could be betterLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaAugust 23, 2023Pros: Great coworkers Decent work life balance Recharge holidaysCons: Below average compensation Too much legacy code and knowledge you gain on the job is not easily transferable Slow promotions Tasks can feel repetitive
- 4.0Good company to work for.Lead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaMarch 20, 2018Pros: Good work environment. Good work life balance. Good benefits. Long time existence and one of the best companies in its domain.Cons: Slow career growth for the employees. Salary less than the average salary for the job title compared to other companies.
