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Cadence Design Systems

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Toxic management and poor work-life balance overshadow stability - Software Engineer II Cadence Design Systems Employee Review

2.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent workplace and flexible worktimings.Relatively stable compared to FAANGs

Cons

1.Some managers are toxic and have been in company for extremely long.They need to be removed 2.No structure and sudden deadlines and context change. 3.Legacy codeflow 4.Horrible work life balance if you are in SPB R&D team 5.peanuts hike and no scope of promotion 6.Toxic seniors who dont have a life outside of work and will work till 3am in morning. Join only if you dont have options cause im regretting now

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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