Sr. Staff Program Manager  

Our Silicon IP business is all about integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP—predesigned blocks of digital, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors. All to help customers integrate more capabilities. Meet unique performance, power, and size requirements of their target applications. And get differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk. 

In this role, the Program Manager works closely with our customers to manage IP development for their key programs and successfully executes the programs against established commitments; acts as the focal point of contact and manages all external and internal communications to cross-functional teams spanning geographical and organizational boundaries; plans and directs schedules; identifies and escalates issues; drives problems to resolution; identifies and manages risk. Programs may include standard IPs, new development or IP customization on various foundry process technology nodes.

The program management office at Synopsys acts as the main interface of Synopsys with our tier customers to ensure successful acquisition, integration and Silicon bring up of our IP in customer SoCs. We work cross-functionally with internal development teams (Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, and R&D) and have exposure and visibility on a global scale throughout the organization. In this role, the program manager works within our internal development teams to ensure we deliver to our customers’ requirement to meet their SoC goals and identify opportunities to include our IPs in their futures SoCs. 

The position requires a technical knowledge of analog and digital SoC design flows and methodologies, IC manufacturing process, and process technologies. Experience with embedded memory and standard cell design is a plus but not required. Previous experience working with customers is a plus. 

Position Requirements:

• BSEE or equivalent with 10 to 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Candidate must have a solid background and proven track record in program management in analog/digital SOC design.
• Knowledge of memory & standard cell design, IC manufacturing, process technology, design flow and sign off process is a must.
• Exposure to analog and digital SoC design flows and methodologies is beneficial and prior experience working with customers is a plus.
• Customer centricity , the ability to multiplex many issues & set priorities, and the desire to help customers exploit new technologies are essential for success in the position.
• Having experience in, dealing with, and communicating at different levels of the organization is also key to this position as it’s a highly visible role.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication, leadership, face-to-face, and team partnership work skills are required to succeed in this role.

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.