Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Interviewed by six people, began interview at 9:00 AM and my last interview ended at approximately 4:00 PM.
Each interviewee asked technique questions for about 45 minutes, and there are for algorithm problems together with some behavior questions.
Questions
What was your biggest project?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
4.0
Cadence - EDA
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California
April 4, 2023
Pros: Good life balance, increasing stock price
Cons: Salary is not high and increasing slowly
4.0
Good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
July 10, 2025
Pros: Good and chill; female friendly
Cons: Fast-pacing and some work is challenging
4.0
Meaningful work in a flexible environment, but low pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California
May 18, 2026
Pros: The company offers a flexible working environment, and the works are meaningful.
Cons: The salary is on the lower side for a SWE.
- 4.0Cadence - EDASoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaApril 4, 2023Pros: Good life balance, increasing stock priceCons: Salary is not high and increasing slowly
- 4.0GoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJuly 10, 2025Pros: Good and chill; female friendlyCons: Fast-pacing and some work is challenging
- 4.0Meaningful work in a flexible environment, but low paySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaMay 18, 2026Pros: The company offers a flexible working environment, and the works are meaningful.Cons: The salary is on the lower side for a SWE.
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