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Cadence Design Systems
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Industry: Computer Systems Design · HQ: San Jose, CA · https://www.cadence.com

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 82 Cadence Design Systems Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.0
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
4.1
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.2
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Senior Account Executive
"The company is well positioned within the market, is growing and profitable. The reputation is solid, and the customers are happy with the products. There is little opportunity for advancement, but the work environment is generally positive. The executive management is focused on customer success and is always willing to help in the sales and support process."
Posted 10 years ago in San Jose, CA
CADD Manager
in Fort Hood, TX

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Great staff and client."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Contract type work."

Principal Design Engineer
in Cary, NC

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"The people."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Reporting to another site. Probably was the reason I was laid off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Reduce the number of layers of management. 8-9 levels between me and the CEO was too many."

Director of Customer Service
in San Jose, CA

"Only if you have a personal reason to work there."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Paid and flexibility."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you get a good salary, good title, and enough option. Because once you get there, forget about promotion, raise, or changing job."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"No career advancement and no job security."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get your act together before the company sinks."

Paint Line Operator
in Chesterfield, MI

"Not interested in welfare of employees."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"The opportunity for overtime."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Lack of interest in employee welfare."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None; company is out of business."

Senior Member of Consulting Staff
in San Jose, CA

"Lots of politics at this company."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Good IT support."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Company is not growing."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Poor management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Take more responsibilities."

Project Management Assistant
in Red Oak, TX

"I have enjoyed my time with Cadence and would have liked to stay with the company."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"I liked being out at the job site trailer and getting the chance to see a large project through from start to finish. I also liked being so close to home!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself! This is a great company to work for!"

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"My only complaint about this job was the occational lack of communication. If you aren't given the facts, it makes it hard to do your job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest they find a way to insure everyone is in 'the loop' and not assume someone else has taken care of getting information out."

Technical Lead
in San Jose, CA

"Company is top heavy."

Global Account Sales Manager
in San Jose, CA

"Great professional software sales focused company to develop sales skills."

Senior Public Relations Manager
in San Jose, CA

"Working for Cadence is a great opportunity."

Lead Engineer

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Diversity of jobs to work with."

Global Account Manager
in Fishkill, NY

"Very interesting company that has lost its industry leading edge."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Tremendous upside earning potential."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Eyes wide open."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Short term focus."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Create a more stable company for sustainable results."

UI Designer
in San Jose, CA

"I was a contractor at Cadence and was not with the agency I worked through long enough for Benefits."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"The people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Nothing."

Sales Business Development Manager
in San Jose, CA

"Loved the job but they converted to an external Rep based Sales model."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Great opportunity to use all skill sets."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Change happens fast."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"They change sales channels yearly."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Great products, great company."

Technical Support Engineer

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Work/life balance."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Temporary position."

Senior Software Design Engineer
in San Jose, CA

"It has been eight years know since I worked for Cadence."

What do you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"My supervisors knew their job. Flexible in what hours to work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"No, because I was not interviewed but acquired."

What don't you like about working at Cadence Design Systems?

"Going rapidly through acquisitions and close-downs / lay-offs."

Cadence Design Systems Reviews FAQs

Is Cadence Design Systems a good company to work for?

Cadence Design Systems has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 82 Cadence Design Systems Review Ratings left anonymously by Cadence Design Systems employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 98% of employees would recommend working at Cadence Design Systems.

Does Cadence Design Systems pay their employees well?

Cadence Design Systems employees earn $85,000 annually on average, or $41 per hour, which is 29% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 26 Cadence Design Systems employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Cadence Design Systems Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Cadence Design Systems?

98% of employees would recommend working at Cadence Design Systems with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Cadence Design Systems 4.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 4.1 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Cadence Design Systems?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Cadence Design Systems is a Global Director at $265,000 annually. Browse Cadence Design Systems Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Cadence Design Systems?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Cadence Design Systems is a Teller at $16,000 annually. Browse Cadence Design Systems Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Cadence Design Systems?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Cadence Design Systems to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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