Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems is a multinational technology and computational software company founded in 1988 through the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD Inc. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Cadence is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware, and IP. The company's tools are used to design semiconductors, integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, and complex electronic systems. Cadence serves major semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, automotive companies, and hyperscalers worldwide. Its product portfolio includes IC design tools (Virtuoso, Innovus), verification platforms (Xcelium, Palladium), PCB/package design tools, system analysis software (Celsius, Clarity), and AI-enhanced design automation. Cadence has over 10,000 employees globally and trades on Nasdaq (CDNS). Revenue exceeded $4B in recent years.