Cadence Design Systems
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Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Cadence Design Systems ranges from $168K per year for Software Engineer II to $207K per year for Principal Software Engineer. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $187K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Cadence Design Systems's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/13/2025
Average Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software Engineer I(Entry Level) | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Software Engineer II | $168K | $149K | $2.5K | $16.7K |
Lead Software Engineer | $182K | $160K | $10.5K | $12.1K |
Principal Software Engineer | $207K | $175K | $23.3K | $8.5K |
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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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