Kickstart Your Career in HR
Launch your HR career with hands-on experience across multiple Human Resources disciplines at Synopsys.
Our 24-month HR Graduate Rotation Program offers a unique opportunity to explore different areas of HR through four structured full-time rotations. You'll gain exposure to high-impact initiatives focused on AI transformation, employee experience, skills-based learning, and HR consulting and business impact.
From day one, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced HR professionals, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace. Along the way, you'll build a portfolio of measurable accomplishments, expand your professional network, and gain valuable insight into where your interests and strengths can make the greatest impact.
No prior Human Resources experience is required. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have a pathway into a full-time HR role at Synopsys.
Apply TodayWhat you'll gain
- Four structured HR rotations over 24 months
- Hands-on experience supporting real business challenges
- Exposure to emerging HR practices, including AI-enabled transformation
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with HR leaders
- A portfolio of impactful work and measurable outcomes
- Career development and a pathway to a full-time HR position.
Who Should Apply?
Required Qualifications
- Recently completed, or currently pursuing, a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- Candidates currently pursuing a degree must have no more than:
- One semester remaining for a bachelor's degree, or
- One year remaining for a master's degree
- Must be available to work full-time.
- Must reside within commuting distance of Synopsys' Sunnyvale, California headquarters and be available to work onsite three days per week.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using AI tools to support research, analysis, productivity, process improvement, or employee-focused initiatives.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate data, stakeholder feedback, and business needs into actionable recommendations.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ownership of projects, including goal setting, milestone management, and delivering high-quality results.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes.
Key Competencies
- AI & Digital Fluency
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Communication & Influence
- Learning Agility & Adaptability
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management