Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
This interview including both coding and behavior questions. There are six rounds of phone interviews in total. Coding part focus on both the C++ language knowledge as well as algorithm questions. Behavior question is similar to other companies.
Questions
C++ language knowledge
Algorithm from LeetCode
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaAugust 29, 2025Pros: It is a good place to work with good benefits.Cons: There are no real downsides to working here.
- 2.0ChaoticSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaOctober 3, 2025Pros: I worked from home during COVID. I performed interesting research.Cons: I had 3 different managers over one year.
- 5.0Intern-Software Engineering, Synthesis R&DSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJune 9, 2016Pros: People are friendly here. They are willing to share knowledge with you and help you out of the problems in daily work or in everyday's life.Cons: The salary is a little bit lower than other company. No stocks are given when enrolled.
