Synopsys Inc

Project Engineering Management, Principal Engineer

Synopsys Inc$120K — $140K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or Applied Science (or equivalent)
  • 7-12 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, Silicon IP, SoC, or related engineering environments
  • Experience leading or coordinating complex cross-functional technical projects
  • Strong experience managing customer expectations and communications
  • Background in Mixed-Signal IP, SoC, ASIC, or semiconductor development environments
  • Understanding of project/program management methodologies and tools
  • Experience with quality management systems and delivery processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Silicon IP projects from planning to completion
  • Act as primary contact for stakeholders and customers, representing the product line
  • Provide project status updates and collaborate with R&D on roadmaps and enhancements
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business and customer needs
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and milestones using industry-standard tools
  • Monitor project execution, analyze performance, and ensure delivery meets expectations
  • Drive collaboration, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers to maintain program efficiency
  • Mentor team members and promote best practices in collaboration and delivery excellence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Financial benefits aimed at employee well-being
  • Monetary and non-monetary rewards
  • Supportive culture emphasizing continuous learning and growth
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Silicon IP projects globally, from initial planning through successful completion.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and customers, representing the product line internally and externally.
  • Provide regular project status updates and collaborate with R&D teams to define roadmaps, new developments, and enhancements.
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and milestones using industry-standard tools.
  • Monitor execution, analyze project performance, and ensure delivery meets quality, schedule, and customer expectations.
  • Drive cross-team collaboration, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers to keep programs on track.
  • Enable effective communication across global teams, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentor team members and promote best practices in execution, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

The Impact You Will Have:
  • Deliver high-value Silicon IP solutions enabling technologies such as AI, IoT, and autonomous systems.
  • Strengthen Synopsys' position as a leader in chip design and semiconductor innovation.
  • Drive operational excellence across global programs, improving predictability and execution efficiency.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction through proactive communication and high-quality delivery.
  • Influence product direction through close engagement with customers and internal teams.
  • Build strong relationships across engineering, product, and customer organizations.
  • Contribute to team growth through mentorship, leadership, and knowledge sharing.

What You'll Need:
  • Degree in Engineering or Applied Science (or equivalent).
  • ~7-12 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, Silicon IP, SoC, or related engineering environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating complex, cross-functional technical projects or programs.
  • Strong experience managing customer expectations and communications.
  • Background in Mixed-Signal IP, SoC, ASIC, or semiconductor development environments.
  • Solid understanding of project/program management methodologies and tools.
  • Experience working with quality management systems and delivery processes.
  • Familiarity working in Linux-based environments and engineering workflows.

Who You Are:
  • Exceptional communicator, able to engage effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leader who motivates teams and drives alignment in complex environments.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical depth and execution priorities.
  • Collaborative and inclusive, valuing diverse perspectives and teamwork.
  • Calm and resilient under pressure, maintaining focus in challenging situations.
  • Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution, enabling team success.
  • Adaptable and fast learner, comfortable navigating evolving tools, processes, and technologies.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You will join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team focused on delivering innovative Silicon IP solutions to global customers. The team works across the full lifecycle of semiconductor development, partnering closely with design, verification, software, and customer engineering teams.

We thrive on solving complex technical challenges, leveraging diverse expertise to drive innovation and product excellence. The culture emphasizes open communication, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring every team member is empowered to grow and make an impact.

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.

About Synopsys Inc

Synopsys, Inc. is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, as well as transistor-level circuit simulation. The simulators include development and debugging environments which assist in the design of the logic for chips and computer systems.
Learn more about Synopsys Inc
Size
16,361 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$722.6 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$3.8 billion
NASDAQ

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