Senior Product Security Architect & Leader

Synopsys Inc; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys is seeking a seasoned security leader to drive Product Security across multiple product lines. You will lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure code assessments, partnering with engineering and product teams to embed security by design.

You will champion security policies, influence compliance with industry standards, and mentor teams in secure development practices while shaping enterprise security strategies across a global technology portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CyberSecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 7+ years of software development experience with C/C++, Python, Java and JavaScript
• 7+ years of hands-on Product Security Engineering in enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of Data Protection, Privacy, Security Engineering, Architecture and Assurance
• Expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, secure code assessment and compliance
• Ability to write and review code in multiple languages
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC (preferred)
• Experience with BISO or Security Champions programs (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and design reviews, threat modeling, and secure code assessments across product lines
• Define and implement secure-by-design best practices, requirements and guardrails for engineering and product teams
• Champion Product Security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Embed Security and Privacy requirements into new product designs with cross-functional collaboration
• Provide expert consultation on Security Engineering and Architecture for secure development practices
• Drive Product Security engagement throughout the product lifecycle, including pre- and post-market
• Develop scalable security architectural specifications for cloud and enterprise platforms
• Establish processes aligning security capabilities with business priorities and threats
• Represent Product Security in cross-functional initiatives and audits
• Design and deliver Product Security training for technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor engineers on Product Security concepts and best practices

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

Threat modeling

Secure code review

Security architecture

Data protection

Compliance frameworks

Product security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Job description

Synopsys is seeking a seasoned security leader to drive Product Security across multiple product lines. You will lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure code assessments, partnering with engineering and product teams to embed security by design.

You will champion security policies, influence compliance with industry standards, and mentor teams in secure development practices while shaping enterprise security strategies across a global technology portfolio.