R&D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer

General Information Job Title R&D Engineering, Sr Staff Engineer Job ID 19301 City Austin State/Province Texas Date Posted 15-Oct-2026 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory Project Engineering Management Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $164000 - $246000 Descriptions & Requirements Job Description and Requirements We AreSynopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You AreYou are a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise in SoC, ASIC, and Silicon IP, combining technical depth with strong program and customer leadership. You translate complex requirements into clear priorities, commitments, and outcomes.You lead high-profile, multi-product programs by aligning R&D, business, and customer teams, anticipating risk, and driving decisive action as scope, schedules, and priorities evolve. You build trust with customers and executives through clear communication, sound judgement, and disciplined execution.At Synopsys, you will apply this leadership to deliver strategic, high-visibility Silicon IP programs, facilitating close collaboration across R&D, business, and customer teams to keep scope, milestones, deliverables, and issues on track.What You'll Be DoingOversee key customer milestones for high-profile multi-products programs, ensuring alignment across R&D targets, business goals, and customer objectivesTranslate technical requirements and customer priorities into clear scope, executable plans, milestones, dependencies, and risk-mitigation actions.Lead global cross-functional global teams through the full Silicon IP project lifecycle, from initial planning and scoping through tape-out and deliveryEstablish and manage integrated schedules and milestone tracking using Jira, MS Project, or equivalent platforms, with clear ownership and accountability.Provide concise executive and customer status, highlighting progress, trade-offs, risks, decisions, and recovery plans while partnering with R&D on product enhancements and roadmap priorities.Analyze project performance metrics, ensure quality assurance standards, maintain customer satisfaction, and manage projects within budgetary constraintsThe Impact You Will HaveDeliver high-value Silicon IP solutions that enable next-generation AI, IoT, automotive, and connectivity technologies across the semiconductor industryStrengthen Synopsys' reputation as a trusted partner by consistently meeting customer milestones and maintaining transparent, proactive communicationDrive operational excellence across global engineering teams, reducing cycle time and improving delivery predictability on complex multi-product programsInfluence new product features and roadmap decisions based on direct customer feedback, market trends, and technical feasibility assessmentsBuild durable relationships with customers and internal teams that create long-term partnership value and repeat businessMentor engineering project leads and program coordinators, raising the bar for how technical programs are run across the organizationShape process improvements that get adopted across other programs, making the entire Silicon IP portfolio easier to plan, execute, and scaleWhat You'll NeedBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Science with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, ASIC, SOC, or Silicon IP developmentProven track record managing customer expectations, communications, and milestone commitments on complex technical programsBackground in Mixed-Signal IP, SOC, ASIC, or semiconductor development environmentsKnowledge of PCIe and Ethernet protocols is a strong plusExperience with project management tools and methodologies, including scheduling, risk management, and milestone trackingFamiliarity with quality management system processes and procedures in regulated or customer-driven engineering environmentsComfort working in Linux environments and navigating engineering toolchains and workflowsWho You AreYou can walk into a room with engineers debating a technical tradeoff and walk out with a plan that satisfies the customer, the product team, and the scheduleWhen a milestone slips or scope changes, you do not panic, you assess impact, communicate options, and help the team decide what to do nextYou know how to say no when a request does not align with program goals, and you can explain why in a way that keeps the relationship intactYou motivate teams not with speeches but by removing blockers, clarifying priorities, and making sure people know their work mattersYou learn new tools and processes quickly, whether it is a new project tracking system, a customer portal, or an internal R&D workflowYou stay calm under pressure, especially when multiple customers are asking for updates and the engineering team is heads-down fixing a critical issueThe Team You'll Be Part OfYour recruiter will share more about the team structure and mission during the interview process.Rewards and BenefitsWe 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. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.