Cadence Design Systems
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Software Engineer compensation in San Francisco Bay Area at Cadence Design Systems ranges from $141K per year for Software Engineer I to $302K per year for Software Architec. The median yearly compensation in San Francisco Bay Area package totals $190K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cadence Design Systems's total compensation packages. Last updated: 7/18/2025
Average Compensation By Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer I(Entry Level) | $141K | $127K | $2.5K | $10.9K |
Software Engineer II | $164K | $143K | $8.6K | $12.3K |
Lead Software Engineer | $171K | $153K | $9.1K | $8.9K |
Principal Software Engineer | $200K | $167K | $18.5K | $14.2K |
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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-YR (16.66% semi-annually)
33.33% vests in the 2nd-YR (16.66% semi-annually)
33.33% vests in the 3rd-YR (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-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (25.00% annually)
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