Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Started the day with a 45 min presentation, followed by 1-1 interviews with about 10 people. Not too many technical "testing" questions were asked, rather we talked about various coding and implementation details about my previous work. It was a long day, but in the end I was pleasantly surprised with how friendly the atmosphere was.
Questions
How to solve non-linear systems of equations.
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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 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
- 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.
- 5.0Principal Software Engineer at cadence designPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJune 27, 2019Pros: Excellent and motivated team to work togetherCons: Pressure is relative high, with sometime long working hours
