Senior Program Leader, AI Methodologies in Semiconductors

Synopsys, Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale digital design and AI methodology programs. You will define objectives, maintain dashboards, and drive adoption across global interfaces IP R&D teams and CAE experts.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering leaders, delivering data-driven progress reports to executives, and ensuring alignment with business strategy while improving workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline.
• 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 programs in semiconductor development environments.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, build program plans, and drive execution to completion.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting to executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create dashboards, track metrics, and use 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.
• Experience with digital front-end flows, Synopsys verification tools, and Fusion Compiler is a plus.
• PMP or other relevant program management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 across engineering disciplines, product teams, and EDA technology experts to define program objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, dashboards, and analytics that track progress, surface risks, and enable data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align program goals with company strategy and ensure visibility into critical business initiatives.
• Present program status, risks, and outcomes to executive audiences, translating technical complexity into clear 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 digital methodologies.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related

Tools

Jira

Perforce

Fusion Compiler

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale digital design and AI methodology programs. You will define objectives, maintain dashboards, and drive adoption across global interfaces IP R&D teams and CAE experts.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering leaders, delivering data-driven progress reports to executives, and ensuring alignment with business strategy while improving workflow efficiency.