Technical Product Manager, Director

About the role

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 leader with deep expertise in semiconductor design flows, DFT/DFD, silicon bring-up, and root-cause debug methodologies.
• Adept at translating complex customer challenges into actionable technical solutions.
• Experienced in both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases, enabling you to drive diagnostic strategies that accelerate SoC development and optimize yield ramp cycles.
• Comfortable engaging with executives, engineers, and field teams alike, leveraging your strong communication skills to inspire, influence, and align stakeholders.
• Broad experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering innovative analytics and diagnostics products that set industry benchmarks.
• Curious about staying ahead of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies, ensuring your solutions are both relevant and forward-thinking.
• Passionate about collaboration and diversity, recognizing that the best outcomes arise from inclusive perspectives and shared goals.
• Passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, demonstrating both technical depth and strategic insight in presentations, product strategy sessions, and deep-dive debug reviews.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead market and competitive analyses to identify bottlenecks and opportunities in diagnostic workflows.
• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for diagnostics and debug analytics across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for design time diagnostics, DFT, and silicon debug methodologies.
• Create PRDs, use cases, technical requirements, and milestone plans for diagnostic capabilities.
• Partner with PMG, TPG, R&D, and field teams to prioritize and plan diagnostic feature releases.
• Create internal training, use case collateral, and workflow documentation for AEs and PEs.
• Engage directly with DFT engineers, silicon bring-up teams, validation groups, and debug specialists to understand and address challenges in diagnosis and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with data science, platform, and algorithm teams to define diagnostic data pipelines, correlation engines, anomaly-detection models, and root-cause scoring methods.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy, positioning, and messaging for diagnostics solutions.
• Develop demos, workflow collateral, whitepapers, and competitive differentiators; act as the diagnostics SME for internal teams and customers.

The Impact You Will Have

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate SoC development cycles by delivering advanced diagnostics and debug analytics solutions.
• Improve debug efficiency and shorten yield-ramp cycles for leading semiconductor customers.
• Drive architectural and workflow innovations that enhance scalability, automation, and analytical depth.
• Translate real-world customer pain points into validated workflows and technical requirements.
• Enable field teams and customers with robust training, documentation, and demo collateral.
• Shape industry standards and best practices by participating in forums and presenting at technical reviews.
• Increase diagnosis accuracy and reduce debug cycle times through data-driven analytics.
• Foster collaboration across product, engineering, and field organizations to deliver cohesive solutions.

What You’ll Need

You’ll Need:

• A BS/MS in a semiconductor engineering discipline; PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in DFT, silicon bring-up, validation, or debug-oriented yield analytics.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic or debug tools (pre-silicon and/or post-silicon).
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with design, validation, and debug organizations.
• Familiarity with yield analytics and debug platforms (e.g., Silicon.da, correlation engines, debug frameworks).
• Prior product or program management experience.
• Participation in industry standards bodies (IEEE, SEMI, OCP, etc.) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Who You Are

You Are:

• A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative leader who values diverse perspectives and drives cross-functional alignment.
• An excellent communicator, able to distill complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• A customer-focused, empathetic individual, adept at building strong relationships.
• An analytical and detail-oriented person, with a strong ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A resilient, adaptable, and comfortable individual navigating ambiguity and change.
• A proactive mentor and team builder, dedicated to empowering others.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join the Product Management Group (PMG) at Synopsys, collaborating closely with R&D, TPG, PE/TPE, and field teams. The team is focused on delivering industry-leading diagnostic, analytics, and debug solutions that empower semiconductor companies to innovate faster and more efficiently. Together, you will define strategy, build world-class products, and shape the future of silicon diagnostics and analytics.

Rewards and Benefits

Rewards and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.
• Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.