Senior Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
There were around 6-7 45 minutes interview sessions with a lunch interview session. Interviewers were friendly, reasonable, listening carefully. Most questions were about project management, team/people management, quality/testing, previous experience.
There were several whiteboard coding tasks on algorithms and data structures; not very difficult and I was given enough time to complete.
Questions
How would you resolve a conflict in the team where getting rid of the person is not an option?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cadence Design Systems Senior Software Engineering Manager role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Senior Software Engineering Manager 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 Senior Software Engineering Manager interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 3.0Drudgery, good moneySenior Software Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaOctober 22, 2015Pros: - With Lip Bu Tan he knows how to keep share holders happy. The company is going up in value. - You can get by with ~45 hours a week of work, which is unusual for the Bay Area.Cons: Older than average workforce. If you're a young engineer, you'll be the youngest person probably. This is good as you get to hangout with experienced people. But don't expect a social life from your workplace.
- 3.0Stable but inertSenior Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeMoscow, RussiaJanuary 31, 2022Pros: Friendly atmosphere Predictable tasks Good people Global customers International teamCons: Rigid structure Difference between words and actions in terms of slogans which are used for motivation Low salary Low innovative potential Bad multi-functional balance
- 4.0Cadence review 2021Lead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJanuary 8, 2022Pros: The work life is good and balanced.Cons: I think we get less compensation compared to others.
