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Cadence Design Systems

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Solid product company but a bit outdated - Principal Software Engineer Cadence Design Systems Employee Review

4.0
6 Oct 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Leader in EDA Software industry -Good spacious office with many facilities like Gym, Cafeteria -Slow but steady growth for more than 10 years -Good work life balance

Cons

-Compensation is average in context of product companies -Big learning curve as it requires lot of EDA domain knowledge -EDA domain is a niche domain and it is not easy to move out -No formal group change policy if you don't like product or manager

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5.0
31 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Small office with nice space

Cons

Less pay not too low

4.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The office culture and work ethics are onpar with other companies.

Cons

The Office HQ in Santa Fe is really worse, like the city is no fun at all.

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