Executive Director of Established Nodes Product Strategies

Job Title

Executive Director of Established Nodes Product Strategies

Role Summary

Lead creation and execution of product strategy for established process nodes, with a focus on 3D and chiplet verification and ecosystem integration. Build and manage a technical product management team to define requirements, drive adoption, and align established-node solutions with Synopsys' advanced-node offerings.

Work cross-functionally with product management, R&D, technical sales, ecosystem partners, and marketing to embed Synopsys solutions in customer flows and influence product roadmaps.

Experience Level

Senior — 25+ years of relevant EDA/semiconductor product management and marketing experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for strategy, team building, and cross-organizational execution for established-node product initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Define and execute strategies for established process node designs and align them with advanced-node offerings.
• Establish and lead a technical product management team to produce product requirements and technical collateral.
• Coordinate with product management, R&D, and technical sales to align verification needs and product roadmaps.
• Engage with customers and partners to embed Synopsys solutions into design flows and drive integrations.
• Partner with marketing and communications to develop joint programs and go-to-market initiatives.
• Advise R&D on Process Design Kit (PDK) approaches when requested.
• Negotiate and influence at senior levels to advance partner and internal initiatives.
• Train and support global technical sales on market needs and solution positioning.

Requirements

Must-have technical and leadership qualifications, followed by desirable attributes.

• 25+ years of EDA/semiconductor product management and marketing experience, with proven success creating and scaling product teams.
• Deep knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem, including foundry relationships and PDK processes.
• Established industry network and credibility within companies focused on established process nodes.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to craft executive-level presentations.
• Results-oriented, able to drive projects and teams under time pressure.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer and partner engagement.
• Nice-to-have: experience specifically with 3D/chiplet verification initiatives and ecosystem integrations.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Device Physics required; PhD desired.

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.