Global Giving

Giving back to the communities where we live and work is a central part of the Cadence^® culture. Helping others is deeply rooted in our DNA—Cadence was one of the first companies in Silicon Valley to develop a robust community relations program.

San Jose HR team volunteers with Second Harvest Food Bank

Through the Cadence Cares program, employees can volunteer, follow their passions, and donate their time and money to enhance our local communities. The company also regularly donates products and software to universities around the world.

Volunteer Time Off

The global Volunteer Time Off program enables Cadence employees around the world to take up to five business days of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer their time and talents to assist others in their community.

Rebuilding Together project in San Jose

Charity Cycle for Leprosy in Livingston, Scotland

In line with our mission, vision, and values, we encourage employees to use this program to give back in any way they choose—whether helping out at their child’s school, a charitable organization, or at a faith-based group, or lending a hand when disaster strikes.

Academic Partnerships and Product Donations

Innovation begins with education. We are deeply committed to providing education opportunities to students around the world, specifically in STEM-related subjects and research. We provide future engineers with access to our leading-edge software as we collaborate with instructors to develop a curriculum that applies design theories to real-world engineering challenges. Cadence donates software worth hundreds of millions of dollars each year to students at over 1,000 universities around the world.

For more than 15 years, Cadence has partnered with academic institutions and governmental organizations around the globe to implement special programs that expand the scope of their educational offerings. We build academic infrastructure that is both stable and sustainable, and we develop training programs that are customized to the needs of each region. Our programs help local economies become more robust with trained human capital, creating a more competitive environment with new employment opportunities. And by deepening the pool of engineering talent worldwide, we are ensuring the future success of the global electronics industry.

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Warm Winter Project in Shanghai

"I am honored to be part of such a great group of talented people, who care about each other, who give back to the community, and who work hard to transform the way we live and work."

Matching Gifts

In addition to donating our time and volunteering hands-on in the community, Cadence also has a Matching Gift policy in North America of up to $500 per employee when employees donate to an organization of their choice.

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A Great Place to Do Great Work

As our CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will tell you, “It is the drive, passion, intelligence, and integrity of our dedicated employees that make Cadence a great place to do great work.” Cadence is recognized as a Great Place to Work around the world, including on FORTUNE Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day. Employees join Cadence because of our innovation, and stay because of our culture. Every day brings exciting challenges in an ever-evolving industry. We believe in creating an environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work, surrounded by the best team.

Company Info

Cadence has been at the leading edge of the electronics revolution for over 25 years and continues to propel it forward. Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of todays integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence^® software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems.

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