Software Engineering Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I applied online followed by two phone interviews. I was first contacted by a member of the team, and then by a manager after a week. It was a fairly straightforward interview process and they lasted an hour each.
Questions
They asked basic questions on circuit theory, standard cell characterization, sorting an array, linked list, and other topics.
Additional questions were asked on my projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cadence Design Systems Software Engineering role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cadence Design Systems's interview process for their Software Engineering 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 Engineering interview process in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems Work Experiences
- 3.0Drudgery, good moneySenior Software Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaOctober 22, 2015Pros: - With Lip Bu Tan he knows how to keep share holders happy. The company is going up in value. - You can get by with ~45 hours a week of work, which is unusual for the Bay Area.Cons: Older than average workforce. If you're a young engineer, you'll be the youngest person probably. This is good as you get to hangout with experienced people. But don't expect a social life from your workplace.
- 4.0Product Engineering DirectorDirector of Engineering • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJanuary 13, 2020Pros: Good company culture, good benefit, and flexible working hours. Strong momentum in recent years.Cons: Life can be extremely stressful if one gets assigned to the firstier customer support.
- 5.0Good Company to workSenior Applications Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJanuary 22, 2021Pros: Major EDA company to work for in Bay area.Cons: Pay scales are little low compared to the competitors
