Cadence Design Systems
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 597 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Headquarters: San Jose
- Founded 1988
- Nasdaq: CDNS
At a glance
- Most filed: Electronics Engineer. 30% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and Sales Engineer.
- Pays at a high floor. 99% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Cadence Design Systems's jobs and locations has a median of $152,152.
- 3rd among the largest filers in its industry. Cadence Design Systems's median ($152,612) is below NVIDIA and Apple and above Cisco Systems.
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Percentiles from Cadence Design Systems's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Cadence Design Systems hires for
Bar: share of Cadence Design Systems's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 94% of filings (30 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineer | $150,643 | 182 |
| Software Engineer | $153,493 | 179 |
| Sales Engineer | $151,659 | 105 |
| Engineering Director | $208,125 | 36 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,492 | 20 |
| IT Manager | $188,811 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Cadence Design Systems.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 39% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $97,386 | 33 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $122,970 | 116 |
| Senior · Level III | $139,630 | 56 |
| Expert · Level IV | $166,899 | 133 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Cadence Design Systems vs. industry peers
NVIDIA$186,197
Apple$174,304
Cadence Design Systems$152,612
Cisco Systems$147,508
Western Digital Technologies$142,497
Sandisk Technologies$140,712
Hp$127,483
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 3341).
Where Cadence Design Systems files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $156,853 | 339 |
| Austin, TX | $135,907 | 114 |
| Boston, MA | $147,846 | 43 |
| Raleigh, NC | $118,874 | 17 |
| Detroit, MI | $92,831 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $108,160 |
| 25th | $127,234 |
| 50th (median) | $152,612 |
| 75th | $172,994 |
| 90th | $200,304 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $130,889 | $111,634 | $154,669 | 246 |
| FY2021 | $130,475 | $115,544 | $155,438 | 246 |
| FY2022 | $130,894 | $112,133 | $157,394 | 257 |
| FY2023 | $141,378 | $112,362 | $164,640 | 268 |
| FY2024 | $141,419 | $118,165 | $171,722 | 205 |
| FY2025 | $151,656 | $124,842 | $173,534 | 281 |
| FY2026 | $153,493 | $127,234 | $171,704 | 316 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Cadence Design Systems
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $131,082 | $114.8k–$150.4k | 43 |
| Lead Application Engineer | $135,225 | $119.7k–$139.5k | 42 |
| Lead Software Engineer | $150,765 | $130.7k–$153.5k | 36 |
| Principal Software Engineer | $154,606 | $153.5k–$179.5k | 36 |
| Principal Application Engineer | $161,179 | $150.4k–$173.8k | 34 |
| Senior Principal Software Engineer | $180,710 | $155.7k–$186.1k | 25 |
| Senior Principal Application Engineer | $172,353 | $157.9k–$198.7k | 22 |
| Lead Design Engineer | $135,907 | $122k–$146.7k | 21 |
| Design Engineer | $125,716 | $110.7k–$134.9k | 18 |
| Principal Product Engineer | $167,828 | $150.3k–$171.7k | 18 |
| Software Architect | $198,705 | $178.1k–$220k | 18 |
| Principal Design Engineer | $154,565 | $145.5k–$161.2k | 17 |
| Senior Application Engineer | $115,666 | $110.7k–$119.8k | 16 |
| Senior Solutions Engineer Ae | $106,291 | $97.8k–$119.3k | 14 |
| Senior Principal Design Engineer | $171,481 | $154.6k–$204.9k | 13 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Principal Product Engineer | $171,108 | $167k–$198.9k | 13 |
| Lead Product Engineer | $139,705 | $132.8k–$151.7k | 12 |
| Product Engineer | $121,797 | $110.7k–$134.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems's filings list its industry as Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3341). Its main U.S. filing address is in San Jose, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electronics Engineer, Software Engineer and Sales Engineer and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX and Boston, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- San Jose
- Website
- cadence.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: CDNS
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Cadence Design Systems sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cadence Design Systems filed 597 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Cadence Design Systems pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Cadence Design Systems's H-1B filings is $152,612; half of filings fall between $127,234 and $172,994. Bonus and stock are not included.