Senior Director, Product Management — ICV DRC Established Nodes Product Strategies

Job Title

Senior Director, Product Management — ICV DRC Established Nodes Product Strategies

Role Summary

Lead product strategy for Synopsys ICV DRC offerings targeting established process nodes and their integration with advanced nodes in 3D and chiplet designs. Manage and influence a team of technical product managers, work with R&D and sales, and engage industry partners and customers to define product roadmaps and drive adoption.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive senior-level experience (listed as 20+ years of relevant EDA/semiconductor product management and marketing experience).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include product strategy, cross-functional alignment, customer engagement, and enabling sales and R&D for DRC solutions at established nodes:

• Create and execute strategy for ICV DRC solutions for established process nodes, aligned with advanced-node and 3D system requirements.
• Define product requirements and technical collateral in coordination with Executive Directors and product management leadership.
• Coordinate with ICV product management, R&D, and sales to align roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
• Engage and train Technical Sales on DRC differentiation and benchmark strategies.
• Work with strategic customers to embed ICV DRC solutions into design flows across process nodes.
• Advise on development of Process Design Kits (PDKs) and DRC Rule implementations when requested by R&D.
• Drive collaborative initiatives and partnerships to deliver unique DRC solutions for established-node ecosystems.

Requirements

Must-have skills, domain experience, and expectations:

• 20+ years of relevant EDA/semiconductor product management and marketing experience.
• Deep knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem, including Foundry relationships and EDA PDK/DRC functions and rules.
• Proven ability to influence senior management, product teams, and Technical Sales worldwide.
• Established industry relationships within companies focused on established process nodes and their interaction with advanced-node 3D designs.
• Strong leadership and independent execution skills; ability to drive results under time pressure.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to meet customers and sales teams.
• Nice-to-have: prior public industry thought leadership and experience running cross-company partnership initiatives.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Device Physics required. PhD or MBA is 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.