Silicon IP Program Manager
SynopsysJob Title
Silicon IP Program Manager
Role Summary
Lead customer-facing program delivery for Synopsys silicon IP across analog IP, digital IP, and SoC integration. Coordinate global, cross-functional teams to ensure schedules, milestones, and deliverables are met for high-stakes tape-out programs.
This role focuses on risk identification, mitigation, and clear stakeholder communication to keep IP delivery on schedule and reduce integration friction.
Experience Level
Senior — expects 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience (the posting references candidates with a decade or more of experience and multiple senior levels available).
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end program delivery and drive actions that keep customer tape-outs on schedule.
- Serve as primary customer contact throughout program delivery, from kickoff through post-silicon support.
- Own SOWs, program schedules, milestones, and deliverables across analog, digital, and SoC efforts.
- Coordinate cross-functional global teams including design, verification, applications, and sales.
- Identify technical, resource, and schedule risks early and drive mitigation plans.
- Report program health and blockers to internal leadership and customers in a concise, action-oriented manner.
- Escalate issues appropriately and follow through to resolution while maintaining customer trust.
Requirements
Must-have technical program management skills and semiconductor domain knowledge.
- Proven technical program management experience in SoC design, analog IP, or digital IP development.
- Direct experience managing customer-facing programs with ownership of schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor design flows, IP integration challenges, and what it takes to get a chip to tape out.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional, geographically distributed teams without direct authority.
- Skilled at spotting schedule dependencies and risks early and driving practical mitigation.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent technical degree; equivalent practical experience accepted. The posting references technical degrees in electrical/computer engineering or related technical fields.
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.
