Director of Product Management – AI Products

Synopsys • Sunnyvale, CA

73d • $200,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 a visionary and strategic leader, passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the semiconductor and EDA industries. With over 15 years of expertise in product management and a robust background in electrical engineering, you thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and customer success. Your deep understanding of Generative AI - spanning frameworks, foundation models, training and inferencing methodologies - allows you to identify and capitalize on emerging trends that shape the future of design automation and chip development. You excel in cross-functional environments, adeptly influencing and collaborating with diverse teams to drive complex initiatives forward. Your leadership style is energetic, innovative, and empowering, inspiring others to achieve ambitious goals. With a track record of launching and scaling successful products, you are comfortable making data-driven decisions, negotiating priorities, and presenting compelling business cases to executive stakeholders. You are recognized both inside and outside your organization as an expert and thought leader, and you are motivated by the opportunity to mentor, guide, and cultivate talent within your teams. Your communication skills are exceptional, whether engaging with customers, partners, or internal teams, you craft clear, impactful messaging that drives understanding and action. You are equally passionate about financial performance, market expansion, and technical excellence, and you bring a holistic, customer-centric approach to every challenge. Above all, you are driven by a desire to create products that deliver tangible value, shape industry standards, and enable the next generation of intelligent systems.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in product management, ideally within EDA or semiconductor industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BS EE) or equivalent technical discipline.
• Expertise in Generative AI technologies, including frameworks, foundation models, training, and inferencing methodologies.
• Proven experience in one or more domains: Digital Design/Implementation, Verification, Signoff, Analog Design.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and lead in a matrixed organization.
• Successful track record in launching, managing, and growing technology products.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience with financial analysis, revenue forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Understanding of go-to-market planning, packaging, pricing, and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Defining and executing product and go-to-market strategy for Synopsys’ industry-leading AI portfolio.
• Assimilating customer requirements, technology trends, and competitive intelligence to shape product roadmaps.
• Driving integrated marketing strategies encompassing thought leadership, demand generation, and customer-focused campaigns.
• Developing and executing innovative go-to-market plans, including packaging, pricing, and new business models.
• Engaging directly with customers to understand requirements, anticipate market shifts, and identify future design trends.
• Building business cases for future development, negotiating product line priorities, and guiding technology roadmaps.
• Exploring inorganic growth opportunities such as M&A and partnerships and supporting technology due diligence.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to foster ecosystem partnerships and drive product life cycle management.
• Owning messaging and positioning for digital implementation optimization and signoff timing analysis domains.
• Training, motivating, and guiding the sales force to advance the AI portfolio’s market presence.
• Developing and tracking the sales pipeline to meet financial targets and strategic objectives.
• Performing financial analysis and revenue forecasting to align business strategy and inform executive decisions.
• Serving as a recognized expert and role model in the field, representing Synopsys internally and externally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
• Monetary and non-monetary offerings
• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Other discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director