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 Principal-level engineer with over a decade spent at the intersection of simulation, data management, and Digital Engineering. You’re known as the expert who senior leaders turn to when the stakes are high and the challenges are complex. You can walk into a room of VPs and directors, listen closely, and quickly translate business needs into technical solutions that make sense. You thrive as a trusted advisor, combining strategic perspective with hands-on technical depth—whether you’re architecting scalable CAE solutions, mentoring the next generation of engineers, or representing your team on an industry stage. You care about driving real outcomes: better workflows, smarter data, and measurable improvements for your customers. You’re motivated by the chance to influence product direction, shape technical roadmaps, and help organizations embed simulation at the heart of their engineering process. At Synopsys, you’ll find a place where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your impact is seen across the industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading customer-facing technical engagements from discovery and solution architecture to demonstrations, evaluations, and defining success criteria
• Architecting scalable, differentiated CAE and simulation data management solutions using the Synopsys Simulation & Analysis platform
• Serving as a trusted advisor to key customer accounts, translating business initiatives into simulation-driven Digital Engineering solutions
• Leading assessment and consultancy projects that deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements for customers
• Engaging directly with Directors, VPs, and senior stakeholders to define Digital Engineering strategies and roadmaps
• Collaborating closely with product management and R&D to influence Synopsys product direction
• Mentoring and developing application engineers, driving best practices, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing
• Representing Synopsys externally through conference presentations, industry events, and thought leadership activities

The Impact You Will Have

• Drive the adoption and scaling of simulation and data management for leading organizations
• Deliver tangible productivity and quality improvements that matter to customers’ engineering outcomes
• Help shape Synopsys product strategy by surfacing real-world needs and technical insights to R&D and product management
• Strengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a leader in Digital Engineering and simulation-driven innovation
• Accelerate customers’ journey toward simulation-driven Digital Engineering, embedding best practices across industries
• Mentor and elevate the technical excellence of the Synopsys engineering community

What You'll Need

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• At least 10 years of professional experience in CAE, engineering software, or Digital Engineering environments
• Deep expertise in simulation workflows, CAE platforms, and simulation data management (SPDM)
• Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise-scale engineering solutions
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25–50% as required

Who You Are

• You make complex technical topics clear for both engineers and business leaders, moving easily between big-picture strategy and hands-on solution design
• You build trust quickly, listen actively, and translate business challenges into technical roadmaps that work
• You’re energized by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and raising the bar for your team
• You’re comfortable presenting at conferences and industry events, and you use those platforms to drive thought leadership for Synopsys
• You thrive in distributed, global teams and can build strong working relationships across time zones and cultures

The Team You'll Be Part Of

Your recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.