Senior Director, Engineering

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a visionary engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of advanced semiconductor technology, large-scale R&D execution, and organization-wide impact. Your career is distinguished by a track record of delivering complex EDA, methodology, and IP solutions at scale, and you are adept at leading multidisciplinary, global teams toward shared goals. Your expertise encompasses the full digital implementation and verification lifecycle—from RTL to silicon signoff—enabling you to architect robust, reusable “Golden Flows” and operationalize advanced methodologies across expansive organizations.

You understand the critical importance of automation, infrastructure modernization, and AI-driven optimization in achieving operational excellence. Your strategic vision enables you to develop and execute roadmaps that shape the future of methodology and infrastructure, ensuring Synopsys remains at the forefront of the semiconductor IP industry. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, consistently delivering measurable results and elevating organizational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and scale standardized front-end, design implementation, and verification methodologies across the IP Group to improve productivity, power, performance, area (PPA), and overall quality.
• Lead the strategy and deployment of Standard Flows and reusable design environments for advanced IP portfolios, including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, UCIe, and emerging interface technologies.
• Drive enterprise-level alignment by partnering with diverse IP teams and enabling adoption of best practices that address evolving customer and industry requirements.
• Inspire and develop senior technical leaders, empowering global teams to consistently deliver with excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Represent Synopsys as a senior technical leader in customer engagements, industry forums, standards bodies, and conferences.
• Advance operational excellence through automation, infrastructure modernization, and AI-driven optimization of EDA toolchains.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and workforce strategies that shape the future of methodology and infrastructure across the IP organization.
• Provide executive-level guidance on technical strategy, operational maturity, and process transformation.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Establish world-class methodologies and flows that power Synopsys’ industry-leading IP portfolio.
• Accelerate R&D velocity and predictability through scalable, production-ready environments and automation.
• Deliver robust integration and signoff ecosystems that enhance IP quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive measurable improvements in engineering productivity across global teams.
• Strengthen Synopsys’ leadership in the semiconductor IP market through technical and operational innovation.
• Influence the direction of industry standards and methodologies through active participation and thought leadership.
• Enable global teams to innovate reliably using scalable environments and modern infrastructure.
• Support customer success through the delivery of high-quality, cutting-edge IP solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 18+ years, in semiconductor R&D, EDA, IP development, or system design.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and deploying large-scale EDA platforms and design methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of RTL design, RTL-to-GDSII flows, multi-die design/signoff, and advanced process technologies.
• Strong understanding of timing, power, DFT, IR/EM, ESD, thermal analysis, CFD/FEM, and multiphysics workflows.
• Hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, AMBA, UFS, 3DIC, and next-generation interface technologies.
• Operational experience managing EDA platforms, regression automation, and cloud-based environments.
• Proven leadership, managing global organizations of 50+ engineers, including budgeting and vendor strategy.

Who You Are:

• Recognized expert in digital methodology and implementation.
• Exceptional communicator who can translate complex technology into actionable decisions.
• Strategic thinker who balances long-term vision with disciplined execution.
• Decisive, accountable, and focused on delivering measurable results.
• Values inclusion, clarity, and collaboration across global teams.
• Resilient leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be a key member of the Digital Implementation & Verification Methodology Team within the Synopsys IP Group. This team builds foundational design methodologies, drives EDA innovation, and delivers scalable environments that support global R&D and customer success. You will help shape the future of IP design through technical leadership, operational excellence, and cross-organizational influence.

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.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.