Program Management (Technical), Principal

Job Title

Program Management (Technical), Principal

Role Summary

Manage technical IP development programs for tier‑one SoC customers, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver IP on schedule and to specification from requirements through silicon bring‑up.

Works with Sales, R&D, FAE, CAE and customer SoC teams to translate requirements into development plans, mitigate integration risks, and ensure successful tape‑out outcomes.

Experience Level

Senior-level; typically requires 10–15+ years of relevant program management or technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include end-to-end program ownership, cross-team coordination, risk management, and customer-facing technical leadership.

• Manage end-to-end IP development programs from initial requirements through silicon bring‑up and validation.
• Serve as the primary technical and operational contact between customers and Synopsys cross‑functional teams.
• Plan and drive program schedules for standard and custom IP deliveries and process node transitions.
• Identify, track, and escalate technical and schedule risks; drive issues to resolution across teams and customers.
• Coordinate IP integration activities with customer SoC design teams to ensure successful acquisition and validation.
• Translate customer SoC requirements into actionable development plans and align R&D roadmaps with product timelines.
• Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical and interpersonal skills; education requirements are listed separately below.

• Proven track record managing programs in analog and digital SoC design environments, 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 flows.
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or program capacity, managing expectations and complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs, make clear trade‑off decisions, and keep geographically distributed teams aligned.
• Strong technical communication skills; able to translate complex integration issues into actionable plans for R&D and customers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is cited; the posting references 10–15+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

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.