Senior Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
March 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had a phone interview with the hiring manager.
Questions
What do you see yourself in 5 years, do you want to move up to the manager position.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cadence Design Systems Senior Embedded Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Senior Embedded Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Senior Embedded Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
4.0
From EDA to CAE
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
May 8, 2025
Pros: Learned a lot of new knowledge
Caught up with industrial fronts
Cons: Organizational wise, it is somewhat isolated between different BUs
4.0
A great place to work at
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
August 16, 2022
Pros: Good benefits
Good WLB
Nice people
Cons: There was no technical development in this specific role.
5.0
Great WLB and benefits
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
San Jose, California
June 4, 2023
Pros: The pay is decent, and the WLB is great.
Cons: Mentorship lacking, work isn't cutting edge
- 4.0From EDA to CAEHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaMay 8, 2025Pros: Learned a lot of new knowledge Caught up with industrial frontsCons: Organizational wise, it is somewhat isolated between different BUs
- 4.0A great place to work atApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaAugust 16, 2022Pros: Good benefits Good WLB Nice peopleCons: There was no technical development in this specific role.
- 5.0Great WLB and benefitsSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJune 4, 2023Pros: The pay is decent, and the WLB is great.Cons: Mentorship lacking, work isn't cutting edge
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