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Cadence Design Systems

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If have relevant experience, better go to concurrent companies - Software Engineer Cadence Design Systems Employee Review

1.0
Jul 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Numerous, see reviews of others for this subject... Really deserves at least 4 stars, if not 5... Great work-life balance, compensation package much higher then average, etc, etc.

Cons

High chance, that fresh (less then 3-4 years) employee might be upruptly fired without even announced layoff. Good review result is not considered. It occurs if you came as experienced developer and hadn't manage to gain personal attitude and high record of achievements during beginning years in the company. I mean, not colleagues/techical assessment, but from senior managers point of view only. Note, even very successful record might be nullified, if you don't please some dumb Architect or any "important veteran personality" having influence upon senior mgmt. Take care not to be lured, especially on eve of recession... Note, it is niche company, using outdated SW technologies so it worsens the danger...

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Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

great support to teams and groups

Cons

lots of hours and travel in region assigned

4.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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

Cons

Low pay, slow promotion, no diversity, average benefit,

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