Synopsys Inc

Technical Product Management, Executive Director

Synopsys Inc$150K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of product management or product marketing experience in EDA, semiconductor design, or process technology
  • Deep technical knowledge of TCAD workflows, including process simulation and device physics
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Device Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
  • Proven ability to write actionable Marketing Requirements Documents
  • Established relationships with product and engineering leaders in the semiconductor industry
  • Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple geographies
  • MBA or equivalent business experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technical strategy for TCAD solutions
  • Build and manage the product technical roadmap based on feedback and market trends
  • Lead go-to-market planning for TCAD product launches
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key customers
  • Identify and qualify new market opportunities for TCAD solutions
  • Partner with product management to deliver on quarterly and annual goals
  • Collaborate with Field Applications Engineers to expand TCAD presence at customer sites

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits
  • Monetary and non-monetary offerings
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses and equity
  • Support for personal health and wellness needs
  • Customization of benefits based on individual needs
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

What You'll Be Doing
  • Define and execute the product technical strategy for Synopsys TCAD solutions, including process and device simulation, atomistic modeling, calibration, and digital twin technologies
  • Build and manage the product technical roadmap by synthesizing customer feedback, competitive intelligence, market trends, and internal R&D capabilities into prioritized initiatives
  • Lead go-to-market planning for TCAD product launches, including technical positioning, messaging, sales enablement materials, and field readiness
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and ecosystem partners to shape market direction and drive adoption of Synopsys TCAD solutions
  • Identify and qualify new market opportunities adjacent to the core TCAD portfolio, including discovery, business case development, and execution planning
  • Partner with the product management team, providing technical direction, collaboration, and accountability to deliver on quarterly and annual goals
  • Partner with Field Applications Engineers to expand Synopsys TCAD presence at customer sites through training, technical enablement, and joint customer engagements

The Impact You Will Have
  • Expand Synopsys market share in TCAD simulation, atomistic modeling, and digital twin solutions by delivering differentiated products that solve real customer problems ahead of competitors
  • Drive revenue growth by entering adjacent markets and building new product lines that leverage Synopsys core TCAD capabilities
  • Strengthen Synopsys influence in the semiconductor ecosystem through thought leadership, industry presentations, and strategic customer partnerships
  • Improve product-market fit and customer satisfaction by ensuring the roadmap reflects actual user workflows, not just feature requests
  • Accelerate time-to-value for customers by tightening integration between TCAD tools and the broader Synopsys EDA platform
  • Build a scalable, high-performing product team that can execute independently and adapt to shifting market conditions


  • Shape industry standards and best practices in TCAD by engaging with consortia, research institutions, and leading semiconductor companies

What You'll Need
  • 15+ years of product management or product marketing experience in EDA, semiconductor design, or process technology
  • Deep technical knowledge of TCAD workflows, including process simulation, device physics, calibration methodologies, or atomistic modeling
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering , Device Physics, Materials Science, or related field
  • Proven ability to write clear, actionable Marketing Requirements Documents that translate customer needs into engineering deliverables
  • Established relationships with product and engineering leaders at major semiconductor companies, foundries, or IDMs
  • Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives that involve R&D, sales, marketing, and field teams across multiple geographies
  • MBA or equivalent business experience is a strong plus

Who You Are
  • Demonstrates a leadership style grounded in clear direction, thoughtful decision-making, and effective delegation rather than close oversight of execution.
  • Adapts quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs, maintaining team focus and momentum in dynamic environments.
  • Communicates effectively with both highly technical and executive audiences, translating complex product strategies into clear business and technical value propositions.
  • Builds credibility with customers and partners through consistent follow-through, transparent communication, and proactive issue management.
  • Exercises sound product judgment by aligning feature prioritization decisions with broader strategic objectives and clearly articulating trade-offs to stakeholders.

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will lead a small, focused team responsible for defining, developing, and expanding Synopsys TCAD product line. The team works closely with R&D, sales, field applications engineers, and ecosystem partners to deliver market-leading solutions. Together, you shape the roadmap, drive product innovation, and represent Synopsys vision in the semiconductor industry.

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.

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In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

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
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