Director of Engineering IP Methodology

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 14943 Base Salary Range $230000-$344000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02.02.2026

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a visionary engineering leader with a passion for transformative impact in the semiconductor industry. With a proven record in leading multidisciplinary R&D teams, you deliver cutting-edge solutions at scale. Your expertise spans front-end design, EDA tools, RTL design, timing solutions, low-power flows, and constraints management. You have architected standardized EDA flow platforms, and are proficient in Verilog, System Verilog , CDC/RDC analysis, UPF flows, IPXACT, and power optimization techniques.

You have hands-on experience with interface IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, UFS, and major memory interfaces. You translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and inspire teams to execute successfully. Embracing challenges as opportunities, you thrive in dynamic environments.

You champion diversity and inclusion, fostering collaborative teams that achieve breakthrough results. With strong communication skills, you engage stakeholders at all levels and build robust partnerships. Your leadership style focuses on empowerment, mentorship, and continuous improvement, nurturing creativity, and technical excellence. Above all, you are driven by quality and a desire to shape technologies that impact millions worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the development of standardized front-end design methodologies and platforms to enhance productivity, PPA (Performance, Power, Area), quality, and customer satisfaction across the Synopsys IP group.
• Deploy and promote best practices in product teams, leveraging advanced tools, flows, and methodologies to optimize performance, power, area, and deliver robust solutions.
• Partner with diverse IP teams to provide support and guidance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best-in-class deliverables.
• Motivate and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Represent Synopsys as a technical ambassador in industry consortia, conferences, customer engagements, and forums.
• Mentor and coach engineering talent, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Drive industry-leading tools, flows, and methodologies for the Synopsys IP team, increasing productivity and product quality.

• Deliver scalable, reusable methodologies that reduce time-to-market and enhance product differentiation.
• Accelerate Synopsys’ leadership in the semiconductor IP market through innovative R&D initiatives.
• Empower teams to overcome technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and market adoption by enabling teams to deliver best-in-class quality, PPA, and customer experiences.
• Influence industry standards and practices through technical leadership and external engagement.

What You’ll Need:

• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor IP development, system architecture, and R&D leadership.
• Deep proficiency with advanced design tools, flows, and methodologies, especially front-end RTL, design constraints, and low-power techniques.
• Success in architecting and deploying EDA platforms for large, cross-functional organizations.
• Strong understanding of IP protocol standards including PCIe, DDR, AMBA, Ethernet, DDR, and awareness of emerging semiconductor technologies.

Who You Are:

• Visionary leader with strong strategic thinking and decision-making ability.
• Inclusive collaborator who values diversity and fosters belonging.
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Results-oriented, with a drive for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join a world-class R&D organization at the forefront of IP subsystem innovation. Our multidisciplinary teams work across engineering, EDA tools, product management, and customer success to deliver solutions that power tomorrow’s intelligent systems. We value creativity, technical rigor, and excellence, providing an environment where every member can contribute and grow.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.