Technical Program Manager, Principal Engineer

Job Title

Technical Program Manager, Principal Engineer

Role Summary

Lead technical programs that drive adoption of digital design methodologies, AI practices, and EDA tool workflows across Interface IP R&D teams. Partner with engineering, product, and EDA technology experts to define scope, plan execution, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and quality.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 10+ years in the semiconductor industry with demonstrated program leadership.

Responsibilities

Execute and operate cross-functional programs, maintain visibility into program health, and enable global adoption of new workflows and tools.

• Manage execution of multiple programs focused on digital design flows, AI methodology deployment, and operational improvements across Interface IP R&D teams.
• Partner with technical leaders, product teams, and EDA experts to define objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, dashboards, metrics, and risk trackers to support data-driven decisions.
• Present program status, risks, and outcomes to senior and executive audiences, translating technical complexity into business impact.
• Run team operations including newsletters, internal websites, Jira tracking, and cross-functional coordination mechanisms.
• Work across global teams to identify workflow gaps, drive operational improvements, and enable adoption of best-in-class methodologies.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience.

• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry with a strong foundation in digital design, verification, or EDA tooling.
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager leading complex, cross-functional semiconductor programs.
• Strong project and program management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, build program plans, and drive execution to completion.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including preparing and presenting to executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience building dashboards, tracking metrics, and using data to drive decisions.
• Understanding of artificial intelligence or machine learning methodologies and their application to semiconductor design flows.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, Unix, and Perforce.
• Nice-to-have: experience with digital front-end flows, Synopsys verification tools, Fusion Compiler, or PMP/other program-management certifications.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline. PMP or other program-management certifications are noted as a plus.

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.