Senior Product Engineer - Digital Implementation

Synopsys•Sunnyvale, CA

150d•$259,400 - $389,200•Onsite

About The Position

Synopsys is seeking an experienced engineer to help develop digital implementation solutions for semiconductor design. The role bridges customer needs and technology strategy, with a focus on EDA tools and improving power, performance, and area (PPA) outcomes and multi-physics closure. The engineer will engage with customers, assess market and competitive trends, identify product opportunities, shape roadmaps, prototype features, and coordinate product release readiness and enablement. The role is part of Synopsys’s product management team, which works with engineering, sales, and marketing to deliver semiconductor design, verification, and optimization solutions. The position also represents Synopsys as a subject matter expert at customer forums and industry conferences. It calls for a customer-focused, analytical, collaborative, and effective communicator who supports mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning. The role is based in Sunnyvale, California, and is not remote eligible. The U.S. base salary range is $259,400–$389,200. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers health, wellness, and financial benefits; specific compensation and benefits details are available from the recruiter.

Requirements

Deep technical expertise in EDA tools, especially synthesis, RTL architecture, place and route, and ECO methodologies.
Strong coding skills for prototyping features and creating executable specifications.
Ability to analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscapes to inform product strategy.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, marketing, and partners, in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with presenting as a subject matter expert at industry forums, conferences, and customer meetings.
Customer-centric approach and ability to solve complex technical challenges.
Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to synthesize information and drive actionable decisions.
Collaborative leadership and consensus-building skills.
Effective communication and comfort presenting to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Adaptability, curiosity, commitment to continuous learning, and an inclusive, supportive approach to teamwork and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

Proven product management experience, including roadmap prioritization, MRD/PRD development, and release readiness.

Responsibilities

Engage directly with customers to identify high-value problems, particularly involving PPA optimization and multi-physics closure.
Analyze market trends to inform the Synopsys SCA roadmap, including advanced nodes and GenAI/Agentic flows.
Collaborate with DRIs and field partners to identify product gaps and evaluate tool-enhancement and innovation opportunities.
Define and prioritize product roadmaps by creating Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and partnering with Product Engineers on Product Requirements Documents (PRDs).
Write code prototypes for new features and products as executable specifications for development teams.
Manage release readiness and define criteria for Alpha, Beta, Limited Customer Availability (LCA), and General Availability (GA).
Enable partners and field teams through training, strategic campaigns, and benchmarks.
Represent Synopsys as a subject matter expert at customer forums, including TRMs and MRMs, and promote thought leadership at industry conferences.