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Cadence Design Systems

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Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(107 total reviews)
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Anirudh Devgan

89% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

Lead Software Engineer employees have rated Cadence Design Systems with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 107 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Cadence Design Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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107 reviews
3.0
Jun 23, 2025
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Pros

Well-known and established company. The target bonus is respectable. Private health insurance is solid, and the mental health support program is a valuable addition. The on-site restaurant is also a nice perk.

Cons

No flexibility for remote work. After the acquisition of BETA CAE Systems, several previously promised benefits no longer seem to apply. There's also a noticeable disparity in salary progression between employees promoted before and after the acquisition. Additionally, interdepartmental dynamics can sometimes be toxic.

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