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Updated 9 Jan 2025

Cadence Design Systems Principal Software Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Resume discussion
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Graphs data structure and algorithms?
  • Q2. C++ general questions?
  • Q3. Coding graph traversal

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic easy level coding question

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between Functional components and Class components in React and use case
  • Ans. 

    Functional components are simpler and more lightweight, while class components have additional features like state and lifecycle methods.

    • Functional components are just plain JavaScript functions that accept props as arguments and return React elements.

    • Class components are ES6 classes that extend from React.Component and can have state and lifecycle methods.

    • Functional components are easier to read, write, and test, maki...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Redux ?
  • Ans. 

    Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps.

    • Redux is commonly used with React to manage the state of an application.

    • It helps in maintaining a single source of truth for the state of the application.

    • Actions are dispatched to update the state in a predictable way.

    • Reducers specify how the state changes in response to actions.

    • Selectors can be used to efficiently extract specific pieces of state.

    • Middleware ca

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  • Q3. Asked to develop Simple Increment/Decrement Application and develop ToDo List
Round 2 - Assignment 

Asked to develop application based on requirements given.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Case Study 

It was good one on customer design issues

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. LNA, PA, Switch specs and design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare LNA, Switch, PA specs and design methodology
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic easy level coding question

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux and MCU based C programming questions

I was interviewed before Dec 2021.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questuons basrd on resume
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions, mostly project and prior experience related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know what you put in resume well. Prepare basics, refresh your projects

Cadence Design Systems Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cadence Design Systems Principal Software Engineer interview?
Cadence Design Systems interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cadence Design Systems interview process are One-on-one Round and Technical.
How to prepare for Cadence Design Systems Principal 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, Debugging, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering.
What are the top questions asked in Cadence Design Systems Principal Software Engineer interview?

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