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Toxic management and poor work-life balance overshadow stability

Software Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Cadence Design Systems for 2 years
July 9, 2026
Noida, India
2.0
Pros

Decent workplace and flexible worktimings. Relatively stable compared to FAANGs

Cons

1.Some managers are toxic and have been in company for extremely long. They need to be removed

2.No structure and sudden deadlines and context change.

3.Legacy codeflow

4.Horrible work life balance if you are in SPB R&D team

5.peanuts hike and no scope of promotion

6.Toxic seniors who don't have a life outside of work and will work till 3am in morning.

Join only if you don't have options cause im regretting now

Advice to Management

Don't be toxic

Additional Ratings

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

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