Senior IP Program Manager, SoC & Silicon Bring-Up

Synopsys, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end IP development programs for tier-one customers in Silicon IP.

You will serve as the primary technical and operational contact between customers and Synopsys’ cross-functional teams, driving schedules, risk management, and successful silicon validation. You will translate customer SoC requirements into actionable development plans, align IP roadmaps with product timelines, and communicate progress to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10 to 15+ years of relevant experience in program management or technical leadership roles.
• Proven track record managing programs in analog and digital SoC design environments, with demonstrated ability to deliver complex technical programs on schedule.
• Deep knowledge of IC manufacturing, process technology, design flow, and sign‑off processes, with the ability to speak credibly with customer engineering teams.
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical or program capacity, managing expectations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end IP development programs for tier-one customers, from initial requirements through silicon bring‑up, ensuring delivery against committed schedules and specifications.
• Serve as the primary technical and operational point of contact between customers and Synopsys cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, and R&D.
• Plan and drive program schedules across standard IP deliveries, custom IP development, and foundry process technology node transitions.
• Identify, track, and expedite technical and schedule risks, driving issues to resolution across internal development teams and external customer stakeholders.
• Coordinate IP integration activities with customer SoC design teams, ensuring successful acquisition, integration, and silicon validation.
• Translate customer SoC requirements into actionable development plans, working with R&D to align IP roadmaps with customer product timelines.
• Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders at multiple levels, from engineering teams to executive leadership.

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Customer engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end IP development programs for tier-one customers in Silicon IP.

You will serve as the primary technical and operational contact between customers and Synopsys’ cross-functional teams, driving schedules, risk management, and successful silicon validation. You will translate customer SoC requirements into actionable development plans, align IP roadmaps with product timelines, and communicate progress to executives.