Cadence Design Systems
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Software Engineer compensation in United States at Cadence Design Systems ranges from $154K per year for Software Engineer I to $256K per year for Senior Principal Software Engineer. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cadence Design Systems's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/8/2025
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer I(Entry Level) | $154K | $135K | $3.3K | $16.3K |
Software Engineer II | $161K | $137K | $9.4K | $14.2K |
Lead Software Engineer | $167K | $147K | $14.1K | $6K |
Principal Software Engineer | $188K | $164K | $16.4K | $8.1K |
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Vesting Schedule
33.33%
YR 1
33.33%
YR 2
33.33%
YR 3
Stock Type
RSU
At Cadence Design Systems, RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:
33.33% vests in the 1st-year (16.66% semi-annually)
33.33% vests in the 2nd-year (16.66% semi-annually)
33.33% vests in the 3rd-year (16.66% semi-annually)
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