Sr. Product Security Engineer

Job Description

We Are:

• You are a strategic and technically adept security professional, passionate about embedding security into every stage of product development.
• You thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments and excel at partnering with engineering, architecture, and product teams to drive secure-by-design principles.
• Your expertise spans both deep technical knowledge and broad strategic thinking, enabling you to navigate complex security challenges while maintaining a business-oriented perspective.
• You bring a hands-on approach to technical leadership, guiding teams through threat modeling, architecture reviews, and secure code assessments.
• You are adept at communicating complex security concepts with clarity and influence, empowering teams to innovate securely and confidently.
• You have a proven track record of driving security initiatives in enterprise environments, comfortable leading cross-functional projects, mentoring peers, and shaping organization-wide security policies.
• You value continuous learning, staying ahead of emerging threats, and are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the security posture of a global technology leader.
• Your ability to balance technical rigor with pragmatic risk management sets you apart, and you are eager to contribute to a culture of security excellence at Synopsys.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead security architecture and design reviews, threat modeling activities, and secure code assessments across multiple product lines.
• Define and implement secure-by-design best practices, requirements, and guardrails for engineering and product teams.
• Champion Product Security policies and ensure organizational compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Embed Security and Privacy requirements into new product designs and features in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide expert consultation on Security Engineering and Architecture, enabling secure development practices.
• Drive Product Security engagement throughout the entire product lifecycle, including pre-market and post-market activities.
• Develop scalable security architectural specifications for cloud and enterprise platforms.
• Establish and maintain processes aligning security capabilities with business priorities and emerging threats.
• Represent Product Security in cross-functional initiatives, review boards, and stakeholder discussions.
• Participate in internal and external audits, delivering clear and credible security narratives.
• Design and deliver Product Security training programs for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the design and deployment of cloud management and automation improvements.
• Mentor and coach engineers organization-wide on Product Security concepts and best practices.

The Impact You Will Have

• Elevate Synopsys’ enterprise-wide security posture and champion a culture of security-by-design.
• Enable secure product innovation across a modern, diverse technology portfolio.
• Mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Empower engineering teams to deliver products with robust security and privacy features.
• Shape future Product Security strategies and frameworks, influencing business direction.
• Drive continuous improvement in security practices, processes, and technical capabilities.
• Serve as a visible technical leader and trusted advisor in cross-functional and executive forums.
• Contribute to Synopsys’ reputation as a secure and innovative technology leader.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in CyberSecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of software development experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java, and JavaScript.
• 7+ years of hands-on Product Security Engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of Data Protection, Privacy, Security Engineering, Architecture, and Assurance principles.
• Expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, secure code assessment, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to write and review code in multiple programming languages.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC (preferred but not required).
• Experience with BISO or Security Champions programs (a plus).

Who You Are

• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Influential leader with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with advanced problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Empathetic mentor and coach, fostering growth and excellence in others.