Program Management (Technical), Principal

Synopsys•Sunnyvale, CA

11d•$189,000 - $283,000•Onsite

About The Position

Synopsys is hiring a Principal Technical Program Manager to manage end-to-end IP development programs for tier-one customers, from initial requirements through silicon bring-up. The role ensures delivery against committed schedules and specifications and serves as the primary technical and operational point of contact between customers and Synopsys teams, including Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, and R&D. The position plans and drives schedules for standard IP deliveries, custom IP development, and foundry process technology node transitions. It coordinates IP integration with customer SoC design teams, translates SoC requirements into actionable development plans, tracks and escalates technical and schedule risks, and communicates program status and dependencies to stakeholders from engineering teams through executive leadership. The role is based in Sunnyvale, California, and is not remote eligible. The position may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys also offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits. The listed U.S. base salary range is $189,000–$283,000; actual compensation depends on job-related factors including location, skills, experience, and education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
10 to 15+ years of relevant experience in program management or technical leadership roles.
Proven experience managing programs in analog and digital SoC design environments and delivering complex technical programs on schedule.
Deep knowledge of IC manufacturing, process technology, design flow, and sign-off processes.
Understanding of memory and standard cell design and how IP integrates into SoC design flows.
Experience working directly with customers in a technical or program capacity, managing expectations and complex stakeholder environments.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities, make trade-off decisions, and keep teams aligned.
Strong technical communication skills, including explaining complex integration issues to customer architects and translating them into actionable plans for internal R&D.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end IP development programs for tier-one customers, from initial requirements through silicon bring-up, delivering against committed schedules and specifications.
Serve as the primary technical and operational point of contact between customers and Synopsys cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, and R&D.
Plan and drive schedules for standard IP deliveries, custom IP development, and foundry process technology node transitions.
Identify, track, and escalate technical and schedule risks, and drive issues to resolution across internal development teams and external customer stakeholders.
Coordinate IP integration with customer SoC design teams to support successful acquisition, integration, and silicon validation.
Translate customer SoC requirements into actionable development plans and work with R&D to align IP roadmaps with customer product timelines.
Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders at multiple levels, from engineering teams to executive leadership.