Principal Product Manager — LVS (ICV) Established Nodes
SynopsysJob Title
Principal Product Manager — LVS (ICV) Established Nodes
Role Summary
Lead strategy and product initiatives for Synopsys ICV LVS focused on established process nodes and their interaction with advanced nodes in 3D and chiplet ecosystems. Influence product management, R&D, and sales to drive adoption, partner collaboration, and competitive differentiation.
Experience Level
Senior — requires 15+ years of relevant EDA/semiconductor product management and marketing experience.
Responsibilities
Own strategy, product definition, and go-to-market alignment for LVS in established process nodes while ensuring compatibility with advanced-node initiatives.
- Define and execute ICV LVS strategies for established nodes that align with advanced-node product plans and business goals.
- Advocate for connectivity and reliability checking across multi-node 3D/chiplet designs within Synopsys and to external partners.
- Collaborate with senior product management, R&D, and sales to translate foundry requirements into implementable design kits and product features.
- Train and assist technical sales to develop benchmarks and customer engagements that drive adoption.
- Coach R&D on interpreting LVS Design Rule Manual intent for efficient implementation in ICV design kits.
- Drive partner initiatives and negotiate partnerships that produce distinctive LVS solutions.
Requirements
Must-have technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to execute at senior levels across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams.
- Deep understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem and LVS methodology, especially as it relates to multi-node 3D/chiplet designs.
- Expertise in interpreting and negotiating foundry LVS Design Rule Manuals to guide R&D implementation.
- Proven ability to influence senior management and build a product management capability that supports sales and global customers.
- Established relationships within LVS organizations at leading semiconductor companies and the ability to represent Synopsys externally.
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to explain complex technical trade-offs concisely to executives.
- Ability to work independently on high-impact initiatives while building a team over time.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to engage directly with customers and sales.
Education Requirements
BS in Electrical Engineering and/or Device Physics required; MS in a related field preferred.
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.
