Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I was called for an onsite.
I talked to 6-7 people in the company.
They asked basic algorithms and data structure questions.
The questions were mostly focused on the concepts of EDA, such as timing and library cell characterization.
Questions
The print statement was causing a crash.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Principal Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Principal 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 Principal Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 4.0Good companyPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJuly 1, 2022Pros: It is a good company, but there is a lot of politics.Cons: The benefits were not so good, and there were other options.
- 4.0Good work life balancePrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaMay 11, 2025Pros: There is a good work life balance and good management.Cons: There's no regular RSU refreshment mechanism
- 5.0Awesome place to work for!Principal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaApril 6, 2016Pros: The management knows what they are doingCons: Be more generous on the benefits.
