Executive Director, AI Platforms - Digital Methodology & Solutions

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements


About Synopsys

Synopsys powers the innovations that are transforming how the world lives, works, and connects. Our technology is foundational to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence-enabling everything from autonomous systems to advanced AI computing. As the global leader in chip design, verification, and IP, we help the world's most advanced companies bring complex silicon and software systems to life.

This role sits at the intersection of AI, semiconductor design, and platform transformation-with the mandate to define and scale the next generation of AI-driven digital methodologies across the industry.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior executive to lead the strategy and execution of AI platforms that redefine how IPs are designed, verified, and delivered. This is a visible, high-impact leadership role with enterprise scope, external customer influence, and the ability to shape Synopsys' long-term AI and platform direction.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical credibility, executive leadership, and a platform mindset to scale agentic and generative AI from early innovation to durable, industry-leading solutions.

What You'll Do

• Define and lead the enterprise strategy for AI-driven digital methodologies, shaping how AI transforms semiconductor design, verification, and IP workflows at scale.
• Own the end-to-end AI platform vision and roadmap, spanning RTL through signoff, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and long-term evolution.
• Translate corporate and product strategy into a multi-year execution plan with clear priorities, outcomes, and business impact.
• Build, lead, and grow a senior multidisciplinary organization of AI, software, and domain experts, setting direction, culture, and standards for excellence.
• Partner closely with product, engineering, and business leaders to ensure AI platforms are deeply integrated, widely adopted, and value-realized.
• Serve as a senior external representative of Synopsys, engaging directly with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders on AI architecture and strategy.
• Establish strong governance, security, and responsible AI practices across all AI platforms and deployments.
• Champion an AI-first mindset by embedding AI into how teams operate, make decisions, and deliver innovation.

Impact You'll Have

• Establish the next generation of AI driven framework to improve efficiency and quality of IP development and deployment
• Help position Synopsys IP as the clear industry leader in AI-enabled digital design platforms.
• Deliver step-change improvements in engineering productivity, predictability, and scalability.
• Enable new AI-driven products and platform capabilities that expand customer value and revenue opportunity.
• Create a durable AI platform foundation that compounds in impact over multiple product generations.
• Develop technical and leadership talent that strengthens Synopsys' long-term competitive advantage.
• Build trusted, executive-level relationships with leading semiconductor and systems companies worldwide.

What You Bring

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 18+ years of experience across digital design, SoC/IP development, and advanced AI systems, including multiple production-scale deployments.
• 8+ years in executive or senior leadership roles with ownership of large teams and complex, cross-organizational initiatives.
• Proven ability to scale AI platforms from early innovation to enterprise-grade solutions.
• Deep expertise in modern AI architectures, including LLMs, agentic systems, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, and vector databases.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level leaders, customers, and senior technical audiences.
• Experience driving transformation in highly technical, engineering-led organizations.

Leadership Characteristics

• Enterprise-level strategist with a long-term, platform-oriented perspective
• Technically credible executive who can engage deeply while leading at scale
• Trusted partner to customers, product leaders, and executive stakeholders
• Decisive leader comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity
• Builder of leaders, teams, and enduring organizational capability

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.