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 $152,728 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer II at Cadence Design Systems is $152,728 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $205,832 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,023 (25th percentile) and $178,834 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 124 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $64 and $86 per hour.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,085 and $14,903 monthly.