Engineering Manager (R&D Engineering)
SynopsysJob Title
Engineering Manager (R&D Engineering)
Role Summary
Lead an R&D engineering team in Edinburgh within Synopsys' R&D organization. The role focuses on delivering engineering and software projects, setting technical direction, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet product and project goals.
This is an onsite role based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Experience Level
Senior — manager-level role. Years of experience not specified in the posting.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include people leadership, project delivery, and cross-functional coordination.
- Lead, mentor, and develop an R&D engineering team.
- Plan and drive delivery of engineering and software projects, ensuring quality and timelines.
- Define technical direction and priorities in collaboration with product and engineering leadership.
- Coordinate across product, QA, and other stakeholders to align on roadmaps and requirements.
- Manage hiring, performance reviews, and team capacity planning.
- Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Summary of expected skills and experience. Degree and formal education details are listed under Education Requirements.
- Must-have: Proven engineering management or technical leadership experience; demonstrated ability to deliver R&D or software projects; strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Nice-to-have: Domain experience with EDA, ASIC/semiconductor tools, or related software products.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Synopsys
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.
