Cadence Design Systems employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at R$135,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to R$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is R$286,194 per year or R$138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$454,376 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$227,645 (25th percentile) and R$367,022 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.