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Cadence Design Systems

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I worked in COSMIC IP team which was acquired by cadence (this review is not about Cadence EDA) - Senior Design Engineer Cadence Design Systems Employee Review

2.0
14 Mar 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good compensation rest all are cons.

Cons

They fire people ,so be careful in work and even HR support is limited. Bully managers micro management Tight schedules Most of the people come to office during weekend. very poor work life balance most of the time. sometimes has to work very late nights most of the works are clean up works. my manager impose huge pressure and stress on employees

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CEO approval
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Pros

Small office with nice space

Cons

Less pay not too low

4.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The office culture and work ethics are onpar with other companies.

Cons

The Office HQ in Santa Fe is really worse, like the city is no fun at all.

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