Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
One of the worst interview processes and interviewers that you can come across.
They cancelled an already scheduled interview just 3 minutes before the interview start.
They asks weird questions about the problem and were unable to answer candidates questions as no time was left.
Questions
Q: Basically some questions related to BFS and basic C++ concepts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 5.0great workplaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsSeptember 1, 2021Pros: It is a stable industry with a great company culture. Employees tend to stay long, thereforeCons: I am not that I'm aware of.
- 5.0Flexible workplace with smart hardworking engineersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsJanuary 23, 2015Pros: A lack of office politics affecting the technical staff, adequate tools and infrastructure, and collaborative supportive colleagues, along with the fact that you make and sell a technical software product to a technical end-user, means you are working with other smart, technical people all day long.Cons: It is a large enough company that it can be lead-footed at times; this can mean it is hard to hire the staff you need.
- 3.0Lots of OffshoringSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaOctober 4, 2025Pros: Extra days off, good benefits and sick days, company expandingCons: New hires were mainly in India, not the U.S., even though the company headquarters are in California.
