EXHIBIT 10.1 EXECUTIVE TRANSITION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT This Executive Transition and Release Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into between Lavi Lev ("Executive") and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ("Cadence" or the "Company"). 1. TRANSITION...Executive Transition and Release Agreement • January 7th, 2005 • Cadence Design Systems Inc • Services-prepackaged software • California
