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Enjoyable work environment but pay and promotions lag

Lead Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cadence Design Systems for 2 years
June 25, 2026
Austin, Texas
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

WLB, friendly coworker, less stress, fun work, stock going up

Cons

The issues were low pay, slow promotion, no diversity, and average benefits.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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