I attempted the Cadence written test during campus placement. The questions were mainly technical, focusing on RC circuits, diodes, and other electronics concepts. The paper tested fundamental understanding of core electronics topics, and the difficulty level was moderate to high.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A circuit problem with three op-amps: the first was a voltage follower, the next two were inverting amplifiers. We had to calculate the output of the last op-amp for a given input.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cadence Design Systems (Cambridge, England)
Interview
It was a 30-minute interview that was primarily focused on technical skills. I was also asked to give a 10-minute presentation on a verification-related project.
The interview was engaging and enjoyable. The interviewer's had over 20 years of industry experience and demonstrated deep technical knowledge. The discussion was insightful, and I appreciated the opportunity to interact with someone with such extensive expertise.
Overall, it was a positive experience with a strong focus on technical understanding and practical verification concepts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked questions me on the AMBA Protocols [AHB/APB]
Asked me questions on Linting, blocking, non-blocking, FSM and about verification environment,
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cadence Design Systems (Cork) in Mar 2026
Interview
This was a interview for a intern position for a digital logic design role
1. HR call to setup interview
2. Technical Round with Hiring Manager
3. Behavioral Round with another Manager
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Cadence Design Systems (Pune) in Feb 2026
Interview
1 screening,2 tech and 1 HR. Technical easy-medium. Focus on core programming and puzzle type questions.
Only move on to the tech interview if 5min screening goes well so make sure your resume stands out.