CCadence Design Systems·Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer interview experience

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Medium

Negative

Boston, MAPosted Sep 2021 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview process went sideways in a way that still sticks with me.

One of the worst parts was that an interview I already had scheduled was cancelled just minutes before it was set to begin. When it resumed into the actual interview, the experience didn’t feel coordinated or fair.

The interviewer asked weird, off-the-track questions about the problem, and even when I tried to respond, there wasn’t much opportunity to get clarification. The interaction felt more like they expected a specific direction from me rather than engaging with my questions. It also felt like there wasn’t enough time for a real discussion, which made everything feel rushed and

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