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InterviewI interviewed at Cadence Design Systems
Applied through clg placement cell then directly interview, no hr was taken. 10 people were shortlisted for interview . Position was for 6 month intern then converted into full time if possible.
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InterviewI interviewed at Cadence Design Systems
written test involving digital and analog electronics and C language followed by two technical rounds of interview. First round is to test the basic knowledge and second one is for testing in-depth knowledge. One managerial, and one HR interviews are also there.
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InterviewI interviewed at Cadence Design Systems
An online test was conducted followed by a technical interview where technical questions from my resume were asked and an HR round. The final selection was announced after all the processes.
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InterviewI interviewed at Cadence Design Systems
Excellent pre interview process. Had relevant questions. I did get a job offer but decided not to take it. But a good experience- regardless Pay was average and not much upside on stock PPA
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