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| EMPLOYER / ROLE | TOTAL COMP | BASE SALARY | STOCK / YEAR | CASH BONUS | CONTEXT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Software EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $153,493 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort95 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Lead Application EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $130,723 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort29 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Application EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $161,179 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort21 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Lead Design EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $130,832 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort15 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Design Engineer IIAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $110,947 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort11 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Product EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $170,248 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort11 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Software ArchitectAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $189,284 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort11 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Application EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $115,460 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort10 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $155,501 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort9 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Application EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $168,958 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort9 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Lead Product EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $138,937 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort7 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $171,481 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort7 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Product Engineering ArchitectAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $213,512 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort7 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Product EngineerAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $167,163 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort6 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Product Engineer IIAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $122,698 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort6 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 | |
CD Cadence Design Systems, Inc.AE DirectorAll reported locations | Not disclosedUSD · Median | $198,702 | — | — | Offered base wage · filing cohort5 filingsFY 2026 filings · Oct 18, 2026 |
Base wages, total compensation, source estimates, and employer ranges are measured separately. Sample counts and reporting periods travel with every benchmark.