Sales Account Management, Director

General Information Job Title Sales Account Management, Director Job ID 19179 City Austin State/Province Texas Date Posted 06-Oct-2026 Job Category Sales Job Subcategory Sales Account Management Hire Type Employee Base Salary Range: $201000 - $301000 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 have spent years earning trust at the highest levels of the semiconductor industry, especially with major foundry accounts, and you know that every relationship is built on technical credibility and business acumen. You do not just manage a key account—you know their product cycles, their leadership team, and the unwritten rules that shape their decisions. You spot shifts in the market before they show up in the numbers, and you thrive on the challenge of navigating multi-year, multi-million-dollar engagements where politics, technology, and timing all matter. You are the person who can walk into a foundry’s executive suite and speak their language, whether you are talking yield improvement or negotiating a tricky renewal. You never wait for someone else to connect the dots; you coordinate, escalate, and act, always with the customer’s business goals and Synopsys’ long-term value in mind. You want to be the name people mention when they talk about the partnerships that move the industry forward.What You'll Be DoingOwn and grow a portfolio of key foundry accounts, with direct responsibility for renewals, upsell, and new business across Synopsys’ EDA and IP product linesBuild and execute strategic account plans in Salesforce, working closely with technical sales, application engineers, and product managers to target high-value opportunitiesDevelop and deepen relationships with senior foundry stakeholders (VP, CTO, Director level), understanding their technology roadmaps and aligning Synopsys solutions to their needsOversee complex deal cycles from first meeting to contract signature, coordinating with legal, finance, and executive leadership as neededTrack, analyze, and forecast pipeline with rigor, using real data to drive internal and customer-facing decisionsIdentify and escalate critical risks, competitive threats, or technical blockers, leading cross-functional teams to resolve issues and protect account healthRepresent the voice of the foundry customer internally, influencing product direction and support priorities based on real account feedbackThe Impact You Will HaveAccelerate revenue growth by expanding Synopsys’ presence and solution adoption within key foundry accountsSecure long-term strategic partnerships, driving multi-year renewals and reducing churn riskUnblock complex technical or commercial roadblocks, shortening sales cycles and increasing win ratesSurface new business opportunities and technical needs that shape Synopsys’ product roadmapStrengthen Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner to the world’s leading foundries, not just a solution vendorDrive urgency and alignment internally to deliver on critical customer commitments and resolve escalationsMake the business case for investment in accounts with potential for significant long-term growthWhat You'll Need15+ years of direct experience in strategic account management, enterprise sales, or business development within the semiconductor or EDA sector, including major foundry accountsDemonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar relationships and negotiating large, complex contracts with multiple stakeholdersDeep understanding of foundry business models, customer buying cycles, and the competitive EDA/IP landscapeHands-on experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline management, forecasting, and account planningProven ability to partner with technical teams (field engineers, solutions architects) to drive adoption and solve customer problemsWillingness and ability to travel to customer sites and industry events regionally and globallyFluency in Mandarin and English is a plus for communicating with both local and international stakeholdersWho You AreYou can walk into a foundry’s QBR and pivot the conversation when the agenda shifts, keeping the meeting productive and strategicYou translate technical product value into business outcomes for executive decision makers who care about both PPA and ROIYou do not get rattled by tough negotiations; you know when to push, when to listen, and when to escalate internallyYou keep your pipeline transparent and your forecasts accurate, never sandbagging or overcommittingYou build trust quickly, internally and externally, by following up and following throughYou see the big picture and connect it to the details that actually close dealsThe Team You'll Be Part OfYour recruiter will share more about the team structure during the interview process.Rewards and BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salaryAt 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.