Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation software and semiconductor IP, employs just over 4,000 people worldwide. Recent staffing activity shows modest contraction, with hiring outweighed by departures, suggesting the company is fine-tuning its workforce rather than pursuing rapid expansion. The employee base spans technical, commercial, and corporate functions that support a broad portfolio of design tools, verification platforms, and silicon-proven IP solutions. This balanced structure enables Cadence to serve customers across multiple industries that rely on advanced chip and system design.
Engineering is by far the largest department, accounting for roughly 2,500 team members—well over half of total headcount—and highlighting Cadence’s continued investment in research and development. Business Management contributes about 340 professionals who oversee program execution and strategic initiatives, while Sales and Support teams, at just above 250 employees, focus on customer engagement and solution delivery. Information Technology, Marketing & Product, and Finance & Administration collectively exceed 600 employees and provide essential infrastructure, go-to-market support, and financial stewardship. Human Resources, Operations, Consulting, and an ‘Other’ category round out the roster, illustrating the diverse expertise required to run a global EDA organization.
Cadence’s workforce is anchored in Silicon Valley; San Jose hosts the single largest site with more than 640 employees, and neighboring Bay Area cities such as Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Fremont add a sizeable contingent. Austin, Texas stands out as a key U.S. engineering and customer hub with over 220 professionals. In India, Bengaluru and Noida together employ around 270 people who support development, validation, and customer enablement. An additional 2,300 personnel are distributed across a wide range of global offices—including Israel and numerous sites throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific—demonstrating the company’s broad international footprint.