Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
July 13, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
One phone screen by the hiring manager. Then after clearing phone screen came six 45 minute virtual on-site rounds which were all technical rounds. No HR round took place.
Questions
A few LC, some hardware questions and some research based
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 47 interview experiences for the Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
57%
Pass Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive72%
Neutral17%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cadence Design Systems's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
4.0
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Petah Tikva, Israel
March 11, 2024
Pros: Great WLB, monthly recharge days
Cons: The environment is not so new and young.
4.0
good for EDA persons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
November 26, 2013
Pros: I can work on multiple projects and meet with smart people, and I can work from home while the working hours are flexible.
Cons: Sometimes a little bit boring, also not many other skills to learn except for the work related ones. Career path is kind of narrow.
5.0
Software Engineer - 1 at Cadence Design Systems, Noida
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Noida, India
June 23, 2021
Pros: The environment is good.
There is a great work-life balance.
The team and management are supportive.
There are excellent opportunities and growth.
The pay is as per industry standards.
Cons: There is a lack of technological innovation opportunities.
- 4.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePetah Tikva, IsraelMarch 11, 2024Pros: Great WLB, monthly recharge daysCons: The environment is not so new and young.
- 4.0good for EDA personsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNovember 26, 2013Pros: I can work on multiple projects and meet with smart people, and I can work from home while the working hours are flexible.Cons: Sometimes a little bit boring, also not many other skills to learn except for the work related ones. Career path is kind of narrow.
- 5.0Software Engineer - 1 at Cadence Design Systems, NoidaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNoida, IndiaJune 23, 2021Pros: The environment is good. There is a great work-life balance. The team and management are supportive. There are excellent opportunities and growth. The pay is as per industry standards.Cons: There is a lack of technological innovation opportunities.
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