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Decent work-life balance, but low pay and slow growth

Principal Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cadence Design Systems for 4 years
August 3, 2026
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  1. WLB is ok once getting familiar with team's work

  2. There are no office politics.

Cons

Pay is pretty low compared to tech

Growth is pretty slow and no transparent guideline

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
3.0

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