Cadence Design Systems reviews

Way too much weight and pressure given to product release schedules, at the expense of long-term job satisfaction and product quality. Salaries are based on a 40 hour work week, but many folks end up working easily 60 hours per week and occasionally more. Benefits are average, in spite of what claims are made by HR.

Work schedule is too flexible, my manager suggested me to work less Very limited potential for professional development, if you have sufficient knowledge, you will be encouraged to focus on some narrow area. This can be good choice for freshers to obtain initial knowledge or for very senior people. For the rest, being a focused specialist creates a significant risk of loosing any career or salary potential in case of lay-off. I would recommend to avoid this company or at least agree with a manager on the exact type of work and career path prior to employment. If you want to take rest for couple of years, this a good choice though.