Director of Product Management – AI Products

Engineer the Future with Us We currently have 383 open roles Innovation Starts Here Search Jobs Find Jobs For Where? Search Jobs Director of Product Management – AI Products Sunnyvale, California, United States Apply Now Save Category Product Management Hire Type Employee Job ID 18325 Base Salary Range $200000-$300000 Date posted 08/06/2026 Share this job • Email • LinkedIn • X • Facebook 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 and strategic leader, passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the semiconductor and EDA industries. With over 15 years of expertise in product management and a robust background in electrical engineering, you thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and customer success. Your deep understanding of Generative AI - spanning frameworks, foundation models, training and inferencing methodologies - allows you to identify and capitalize on emerging trends that shape the future of design automation and chip development. You excel in cross-functional environments, adeptly influencing and collaborating with diverse teams to drive complex initiatives forward. Your leadership style is energetic, innovative, and empowering, inspiring others to achieve ambitious goals. With a track record of launching and scaling successful products, you are comfortable making data-driven decisions, negotiating priorities, and presenting compelling business cases to executive stakeholders. You are recognized both inside and outside your organization as an expert and thought leader, and you are motivated by the opportunity to mentor, guide, and cultivate talent within your teams. Your communication skills are exceptional, whether engaging with customers, partners, or internal teams, you craft clear, impactful messaging that drives understanding and action. You are equally passionate about financial performance, market expansion, and technical excellence, and you bring a holistic, customer-centric approach to every challenge. Above all, you are driven by a desire to create products that deliver tangible value, shape industry standards, and enable the next generation of intelligent systems. What You’ll Be Doing: • Defining and executing product and go-to-market strategy for Synopsys’ industry-leading AI portfolio. • Assimilating customer requirements, technology trends, and competitive intelligence to shape product roadmaps. • Driving integrated marketing strategies encompassing thought leadership, demand generation, and customer-focused campaigns. • Developing and executing innovative go-to-market plans, including packaging, pricing, and new business models. • Engaging directly with customers to understand requirements, anticipate market shifts, and identify future design trends. • Building business cases for future development, negotiating product line priorities, and guiding technology roadmaps. • Exploring inorganic growth opportunities such as M&A and partnerships and supporting technology due diligence. • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to foster ecosystem partnerships and drive product life cycle management. • Owning messaging and positioning for digital implementation optimization and signoff timing analysis domains. • Training, motivating, and guiding the sales force to advance the AI portfolio’s market presence. • Developing and tracking the sales pipeline to meet financial targets and strategic objectives. • Performing financial analysis and revenue forecasting to align business strategy and inform executive decisions. • Serving as a recognized expert and role model in the field, representing Synopsys internally and externally. The Impact You Will Have: • Shape the future of AI-driven design automation and semiconductor innovation on a global scale. • Drive the evolution and success of Synopsys’ AI portfolio, influencing industry standards and best practices. • Accelerate customer outcomes by delivering cutting-edge products that address real-world challenges. • Enhance Synopsys’ market share and financial performance through strategic product leadership. • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary teams. • Establish Synopsys as a thought leader in AI for EDA and semiconductor industries. • Enable rapid adoption of new AI technologies through compelling go-to-market strategies. • Expand the company’s reach via strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ecosystem development. • Mentor and develop future leaders in product management and AI technology. • Elevate customer satisfaction through tailored solutions and proactive engagement. What You’ll Need: • 15+ years of relevant experience in product management, ideally within EDA or semiconductor industries. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BS EE) or equivalent technical discipline. • Expertise in Generative AI technologies, including frameworks, foundation models, training, and inferencing methodologies. • Proven experience in one or more domains: Digital Design/Implementation, Verification, Signoff, Analog Design. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and lead in a matrixed organization. • Successful track record in launching, managing, and growing technology products. • Exceptional verbal and written communication and public speaking skills. • Experience with financial analysis, revenue forecasting, and strategic planning. • Understanding of go-to-market planning, packaging, pricing, and product lifecycle management. Who You Are: • A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology leadership. • An energetic, inspiring leader who motivates teams to excel and embrace new challenges. • Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across functions. • Customer-centric, always seeking to deliver value and exceed expectations. • Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, dynamic environments. • Analytical and data-driven, with a keen eye for market trends and business opportunities. • Confident communicator and presenter, able to engage stakeholders at all levels. The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:You’ll join a forward-thinking Product Management team at Synopsys, focused on driving innovation in AI and digital design technologies. The team is composed of talented professionals with deep domain expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a shared commitment to advancing the future of semiconductor and EDA solutions. Together, you’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership to deliver transformative products that redefine industry standards and empower customers worldwide. 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. 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