Cadence

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is a multinational technology company that specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware, and services. The company provides computational software and engineering solutions that facilitate the design and development of electronic systems, including chips and complete systems-on-chips. Their tools are utilized in various applications such as AI, 5G, automotive, hyperscale computing, and aerospace. Cadence offers a range of EDA software for designing, verifying, and optimizing electronic systems. Their hardware platforms, including emulation and prototyping systems, support faster design validation. Additionally, the company provides engineering and methodology services to assist customers in effectively implementing EDA tools, along with intellectual property cores for reusable design blocks.

Information Technology & Services San Jose, United States Founded 1988 ~11,514 employees NASDAQ: CDNS

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Employees
11,514
+2.6% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$460K
Revenue ~$5.3B
Stock
CDNS
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.9%
Tech: 6.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
283
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
224
Last 30 days

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering7,035
Other3,216
Sales474
Operations270
Marketing168
Finance96
HR95
Success70

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Cadence

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450 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering556
Sales143
Operations69
IT11
Finance7

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 283 filings.

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Cadence FAQ

How many employees does Cadence have?

Cadence has about 11,514 employees, up 2.6% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).

Does Cadence sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Cadence filed 283 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Cadence's revenue per employee?

Cadence makes about $460K in revenue per employee, based on $5.3B annual revenue and 11,514 employees.

How much does Cadence pay?

6figr has 450 salary profiles for Cadence in the US and 193 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Cadence salaries page. See Cadence salaries in the US

Is Cadence a public company?

Yes. Cadence is publicly traded under the ticker CDNS on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.