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Cadence Design Systems to Lay Off 20% of Workforce

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~16%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,000 OF 12,703 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has announced significant layoffs, affecting 20% of its workforce, which translates to approximately 2,000 employees. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The layoffs are set to take effect immediately, impacting various departments across the company. The company has not specified the exact locations or departments affected by these cuts. This move reflects broader challenges within the tech industry, where many companies are reevaluating their workforce in response to changing market conditions.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 15.7% of the 12,703 people Cadence Design Systems, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Cadence Design Systems, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,000 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Technology · 12,703 employees
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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025