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Lead Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California

August 1, 2015
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Process

Although it was a lengthy process, but overall good experience. The first two rounds of phone interviews were mostly about graph theory and algorithmic questions and regarding my PhD work.

On-site interview process consisted of several rounds with questions on mathematical concepts (Boolean synthesis, mapping), data structures and basic C++ coding. Being a PhD, many of my questions were on my thesis and I had to give a presentation on my dissertation topic to the managers.

Questions

Give an algorithm for optimal mapping of a CSA tree by adding k 1-bit numbers if the arrival times of the output pins of the Full Adder were considerably different.

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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

89%
Pass 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

Positive89%
Neutral11%
Negative0%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Lead Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.

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