Cadence Design Systems
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Software Engineer compensation in United States at Cadence Design Systems ranges from $141K per year for Software Engineer I to $268K per year for Software Architec. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $162K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cadence Design Systems's total compensation packages. Last updated: 1/17/2025
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer I(Entry Level) | $141K | $126K | $2.5K | $12.2K |
Software Engineer II | $158K | $137K | $8.2K | $12.7K |
Lead Software Engineer | $170K | $151K | $11.2K | $7.9K |
Principal Software Engineer | $197K | $165K | $19.5K | $12.4K |
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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)
25%
YR 1
25%
YR 2
25%
YR 3
25%
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At Cadence Design Systems, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)
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