Cadence Design Systems employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 26% higher than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £51,256 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is £229,568 per year or £110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £360,387 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £183,321 (25th percentile) and £292,400 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.