Cadence Design Systems employees working as Software Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 23 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Software Engineer II professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer II at Cadence Design Systems is €153,357 per year or €74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €206,600 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €133,604 (25th percentile) and €179,532 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.