Senior Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - United States
Process
I had an offer from Cadence few years ago which I turned down, then, for personal and career development reasons. The circumstances changed since then.
Contacted by interested manager through familiar recruiter. Lunch with said manager, followed by a formal interview with hiring manager and senior architects.
Normal, old-school previous experience and technical ability interview. No "solve me a puzzle" nonsense for the experienced with good known references, even though I was prepared (get a good book and be prepared!).
Don't know how recent graduates are interviewed.
Questions
Previous projects: Describe, technical details, talk about challenges and solutions, both technical and personnel.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Senior Software Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Senior Software Engineering Manager roles in the United States 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 United States.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 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
- 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.
- 4.0great companyAI Engineer • Current EmployeeNairobiMay 13, 2021Pros: There are many more as per my opinion.Cons: There is none as per my opinion.
