Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, China
May 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Firstly, answer a test paper in an hour, including BST, linked list. Then f2f, three interviewers ask several questions, such as STL container, algorithm. As I didn't prepare well, I was rejected.
Questions
What's drawbacks using vector to deal with a serial of number(more than 5 million) insertion ?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer role in Shanghai, China.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, China is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, China.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
4.0
Still a great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, China
August 26, 2025
Pros: I would say we can get WLB and respect in this company. The managers are really great
Cons: But with the working load growing, we don't hire enough people in Shanghai.
So we have to work overtime and resources are tight.
4.0
so-so
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, China
September 19, 2017
Pros: Work-life balance, good benefits, flexible timing
Cons: How you feel really depends on different team leader, lots of company rules are good.
But the manager refused to do that. Felt depressed with that kind of manager.
5.0
Nice environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, China
October 21, 2024
Pros: People are nice. Work-life balance is wonderful.
Cons: Salary is not competent, slow promotion.
- 4.0Still a great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, ChinaAugust 26, 2025Pros: I would say we can get WLB and respect in this company. The managers are really greatCons: But with the working load growing, we don't hire enough people in Shanghai. So we have to work overtime and resources are tight.
- 4.0so-soSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, ChinaSeptember 19, 2017Pros: Work-life balance, good benefits, flexible timingCons: How you feel really depends on different team leader, lots of company rules are good. But the manager refused to do that. Felt depressed with that kind of manager.
- 5.0Nice environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, ChinaOctober 21, 2024Pros: People are nice. Work-life balance is wonderful.Cons: Salary is not competent, slow promotion.
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