Software Architect Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
There were two groups I interviewed with, after the initial phone screen. One was on a Thursday and the other was on the following Monday, I had an offer by Thu of the second week. The total time from phone screen to written offer was 2 weeks. The questions mainly tested algorithmic knowledge, requiring me to come up with strategies to solve sample problem scenarios.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Software Architect role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Software Architect 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 Software Architect interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Place to WorkSoftware Architect • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaMarch 24, 2017Pros: People are professional and sociable; plenty of interesting software and IC design problems to solve; good work life balanceCons: Industry is not growing as fast and exciting as before.
- 3.0Great company to work for has lost its way.Software Architect • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJanuary 6, 2009Pros: Cadence provided the opportunity to work with smartest people in the industry. I had the pleasure of working on some of the most interesting projects. Cadence had a great compensation and benefits package, with bonuses and stock options. Cadence was able to attract some high caliber managers.Cons: The senior leadership was taken by surprise with the economic downturn. Senior leadership decisions were made late, and mainly focused on their front-end products. The design for manufacturing sectors were completed ignored, and when they finally made commitments in these areas, they were too late to capture the market.
- 5.0Good companySoftware Architect • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJanuary 28, 2022Pros: There is a good work life balance in Cadence.Cons: Nothing much to report there.
