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Cadence has been named one of the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2017, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine.
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Cadence design tools enable customers to innovate in life-changing ways – from increasing the safety of self-driving cars to advancing and accelerating DNA analysis – our work is helping shape the future of technology.
We are a team of trailblazers, looking to push the envelope of what technology can do. We never stop learning, never stop exploring, and never stop pushing the limits of innovation. People come to Cadence to do meaningful work with a global impact.
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At Cadence, we make a positive impact through our work and our actions. Employees enjoy a variety of ways to give back and make a difference in their communities around the world.
With our Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit, employees can take up to 5 paid days off per year to volunteer for causes that matter most to them.
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2017 Awards
2016 Awards
2015 Awards
2014 Awards
2013 Awards
TSMC Customers’ Choice Award, TSMC, 2013
EE Times-China ACE Award for Best Electronic Design Automation Product, EE Times-China, 2013
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I have been working at Cadence Design Systems full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Well defined development practices and streamlined work. Organized company structure with transparent growth chart. Regular discussions with manager(s) for keeping career goals in-sync.
Cons
Lack of social events especially for new hires. Software development purely C++ oriented with little or no scope of experience in other platforms.
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Cadence Design Systems (San Jose, CA).
Interview
Phone interview was scheduled through Email, asked basic Verilog question. Then I was called for an onsite. Received Offer after 2 days.
Important topics:
Writing Synthesizable Code
Understanding ASIC flow.
Assertions.
How do to debug a design.
Interview Questions
