We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You are a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise in SoC, ASIC, and Silicon IP, combining technical depth with strong program and customer leadership. You translate complex requirements into clear priorities, commitments, and outcomes.You lead high-profile, multi-product programs by aligning R&D, business, and customer teams, anticipating risk, and driving decisive action as scope, schedules, and priorities evolve. You build trust with customers and executives through clear communication, sound judgement, and disciplined execution.At Synopsys, you will apply this leadership to deliver strategic, high-visibility Silicon IP programs, facilitating close collaboration across R&D, business, and customer teams to keep scope, milestones, deliverables, and issues on track.
What You'll Be Doing
Oversee key customer milestones for high-profile multi-products programs, ensuring alignment across R&D targets, business goals, and customer objectives
Translate technical requirements and customer priorities into clear scope, executable plans, milestones, dependencies, and risk-mitigation actions.
Lead global cross-functional global teams through the full Silicon IP project lifecycle, from initial planning and scoping through tape-out and delivery
Establish and manage integrated schedules and milestone tracking using Jira, MS Project, or equivalent platforms, with clear ownership and accountability.
Provide concise executive and customer status, highlighting progress, trade-offs, risks, decisions, and recovery plans while partnering with R&D on product enhancements and roadmap priorities.
Analyze project performance metrics, ensure quality assurance standards, maintain customer satisfaction, and manage projects within budgetary constraints
The Impact You Will Have
Deliver high-value Silicon IP solutions that enable next-generation AI, IoT, automotive, and connectivity technologies across the semiconductor industry
Strengthen Synopsys' reputation as a trusted partner by consistently meeting customer milestones and maintaining transparent, proactive communication
Drive operational excellence across global engineering teams, reducing cycle time and improving delivery predictability on complex multi-product programs
Influence new product features and roadmap decisions based on direct customer feedback, market trends, and technical feasibility assessments
Build durable relationships with customers and internal teams that create long-term partnership value and repeat business
Mentor engineering project leads and program coordinators, raising the bar for how technical programs are run across the organization
Shape process improvements that get adopted across other programs, making the entire Silicon IP portfolio easier to plan, execute, and scale
What You'll Need
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Science with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, ASIC, SOC, or Silicon IP development
Proven track record managing customer expectations, communications, and milestone commitments on complex technical programs
Background in Mixed-Signal IP, SOC, ASIC, or semiconductor development environments
Knowledge of PCIe and Ethernet protocols is a strong plus
Experience with project management tools and methodologies, including scheduling, risk management, and milestone tracking
Familiarity with quality management system processes and procedures in regulated or customer-driven engineering environments
Comfort working in Linux environments and navigating engineering toolchains and workflows
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