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Updated 16 Aug 2024

Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Science (IIS), Bangalore and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Python data structures and algorithms, machine learning

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer interview:
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Same pattern of questions as other product based
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The interview included a basic coding exercise, followed by a CV screening and questions related to Object-Oriented Programming, such as how virtual functions are implemented by the compiler and how polymorphism operates.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I encountered questions pertaining to my CV, followed by a system design question that required me to develop a high-level design (HLD) for a specific problem. Subsequently, there was an extensive discussion regarding additional features and potential solutions related to the same problem.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude and technical questions were asked

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pattern question
  • Q2. Doubly linked list insertion
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C++ linked lists
  • Q2. Resume based, projects were asked.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic fundamentals of cs, dsa
  • Q2. Puzzles, os concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare basics for cs fundamentals, dsa leetcode medium
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Problem solving, solved 2 out of 3 questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

General topics were given in gd

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Programming concepts
  • Q2. Projects and coding round questions solved
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Technical plus aptitude based on domain you choose( pre placemt talks)

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Communication theory , aptitude, electronics basics for firmware domain(screening)
  • Q2. Coding related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Circuits related practical questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General things only
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Motilal Nehru Institute National Institute of Technology (NIT), Allahabad and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Its basically a test comprising 32 mcq
12- logical reasoning
20- core C,DBMS, OS , Computer Networks

2 coding Questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. He just Gave me to design a React Page and removed all the starting code and gave me blank folder and asked to code all by myself
  • Q2. He asked me SQL queries which was quite tough as its of nested queries
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Profit and loss ,time and work ,speed distance and time

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Java ,ops ,collection frameworks

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is normalization
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization is used to eliminate data redundancy by breaking up tables into smaller, related tables.

    • It helps in reducing data anomalies such as insertion, update, and deletion anomalies.

    • Normalization is achieved through a series of stages called normal forms, with the most common being First Normal Form (1NF)...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Code for armstrong alogrithm
  • Ans. 

    Armstrong algorithm is used to find Armstrong numbers in a given range.

    • Iterate through the numbers in the given range

    • Calculate the sum of cubes of each digit in the number

    • Check if the sum is equal to the original number

  • Answered by AI

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Cadence Design Systems Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer interview?
Cadence Design Systems interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cadence Design Systems interview process are Coding Test.
How to prepare for Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cadence Design Systems. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cadence Design Systems expect are C++, System Design, Aerospace, Debugging and Automotive Engineering.

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