Employee Spotlight: Engineering Excellence and Team Spirit at Cadence

Behind every milestone at Cadence is a team of passionate individuals who bring energy, purpose, and collaboration to everything they do. One of those individuals is Simran Nanda, a Lead Applications Engineer in the Digital and Signoff Business Group.

Over the past three years, Simran has played a pivotal role in supporting customer success, driving technical innovations, and exemplifying what it means to live the "One Cadence – One Team" culture.

Whether she's solving complex challenges or celebrating wins with her team, Simran brings heart and hustle to every project—making her not just a valued engineer, but a true, passionate culture carrier at Cadence.

A Favorite Cadence Moment

Simran's favorite memory at Cadence? The day her team hit a major project milestone after months of hard work and dedication. What made the moment so memorable wasn't just the achievement itself, but how the team supported one another through every twist and turn, then celebrated the success as one team. For Simran, it was a powerful example of the Cadence culture in action: collaborative, uplifting, unified.

What Makes Cadence a Great Place to Work?

For Simran, it's all about a sense of belongingness. "There's a genuine sense of mutual trust and respect across all levels," she shares. "Everyone's voice is heard, and collaboration is deeply valued." She's inspired by Cadence's transparent leadership, commitment to continuous learning, and thoughtful gestures that prioritize employee well-being, like Recharge Days. These additional days off allow employees to rest and reset, which Simran sees as a reflection of how much the company truly cares about the well-being of its people.

The Most Rewarding Part of Her Work

Simran finds deep fulfillment in perceiving the real-world impact of her work. Whether helping a customer resolve a critical issue, optimizing performance, or adopting new technology, she takes pride in knowing that her technical guidance contributes directly to her success. She also loves collaborating with brilliant minds across the industry—internally and externally—and thrives in Cadence's fast-paced, problem-solving environment.

How She Recharges

On Recharge Days, Simran likes to slow down, explore hidden gems around the Bay Area, and catch up with friends over coffee or a good meal. These moments of rest help her come back refreshed, energized, and rejuvenated so that she can bring her best self to work.

Original blog post written by Alisha Jain.