Project Engineering Management, Principal Engineer

Synopsys•Sunnyvale, CA

41d•$189,000 - $283,000•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. Our Silicon IP business is at the forefront of integrating advanced capabilities into SoCs—faster and more efficiently than ever before. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP, covering logic, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors, all designed to help our customers meet unique performance, power, and size requirements and accelerate their time-to-market with reduced risk. You are an experienced engineering and project management professional with a strong customer focus and a passion for delivering high-quality results. With 10+ years of experience, you thrive in dynamic environments, lead complex cross‑functional initiatives, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels. You are proactive, detail‑oriented, and motivated to take on new challenges while contributing to cutting‑edge technology development.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience in customer‑facing project or program management roles within an engineering environment.
Strong ability to manage customer expectations and communicate complex technical topics clearly and concisely.
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project preferred) and issue‑tracking systems such as Jira.
Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments.
Familiarity with the development process for Mixed‑Signal IP, SoC, or ASIC development programs.
Understanding of quality management system (QMS) processes and procedures.
Excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross‑functional engineering, product, and business teams to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
Track project execution against plan, proactively identify risks and issues, and drive mitigation, escalation, and resolution.
Communicate project status, milestones, and key risks to internal stakeholders and senior leadership with clarity and transparency.
Represent R&D in customer engagements, ensuring alignment on commitments, execution plans, and delivery expectations.
Evaluate and manage change requests and technical issues reported by customers, coordinating timely and effective responses.
Manage product updates triggered silicon process updates, design updates, and customer feedback.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and IP Program Management teams during pre‑sales and post‑sales activities.
Ensure adherence to quality management system processes and drive continuous improvement in project execution.
Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and innovative working environment.