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Cadence Design Systems employees working as Software Engineering Director in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineering Director professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Director ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $216,165 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Director at Cadence Design Systems is $295,725 per year or $142 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $474,128 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $234,452 (25th percentile) and $381,524 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 0 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Software Engineering Director professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering Director professionals typically earn between $113 and $183 per hour.
Software Engineering Director professionals typically earn between $19,538 and $31,794 monthly.