Technical Product Management, Distinguished Architect

Technical Product Manager, Senior Director Job ID 16930 City Austin State/Province Texas Date Posted 09-Apr-2026 Job Category Product Management Job Subcategory Technical Product Management Employee Yes Base Salary Range: $222000 - $ 333000 Descriptions & Requirements Job Description and Requirements Director of Diagnostics & Analytics Technical Product Manager 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. You thrive at the intersection of technology and business, adept at translating complex customer challenges into actionable technical solutions. Your experience spans both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases, enabling you to drive diagnostic strategies that accelerate SoC development and optimize yield ramp cycles. You are comfortable engaging with executives, engineers, and field teams alike, leveraging your strong communication skills to inspire, influence, and align stakeholders. You bring a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and delivering innovative analytics and diagnostics products that set industry benchmarks. Your curiosity drives you to stay ahead of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies, ensuring your solutions are both relevant and forward-thinking. You value collaboration and diversity, recognizing that the best outcomes arise from inclusive perspectives and shared goals. Your passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement is matched by your commitment to mentoring others and fostering a culture of excellence. Whether presenting at industry forums, leading product strategy sessions, or engaging with customers for deep-dive debug reviews, you demonstrate both technical depth and strategic insight. You are eager to make a lasting impact at Synopsys, contributing to advancements that empower the world’s leading semiconductor companies and shape the future of intelligent systems. What 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. Develop 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: 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: 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: Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative leader who values diverse perspectives and drives cross-functional alignment. Excellent communicator, able to distill complex technical concepts for varied audiences. Customer-focused, empathetic, and adept at building strong relationships. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to translate data into actionable insights. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change. Proactive mentor and team builder, dedicated to empowering others. 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: 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.

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