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Synopsys
3.9
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Synopsys provides comprehensive design solutions for silicon and systems, enhancing R&D capabilities in the semiconductor industry to fuel future innovation.
Overall Rating
3.9/5
based on 378 reviews
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Job security, Company culture, Work-life balance
Work Policy
Hybrid
68% employees reported
Monday to Friday
92% employees reported
Flexible timing
89% employees reported
No travel
72% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
31 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
30 employees reported
Cafeteria
25 employees reported
Free meal
17 employees reported
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About Synopsys
Founded in1986 (39 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersSunnyvale, California
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Websitesynopsys.com
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Synopsys delivers trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. We partner closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
Mission: To Power Innovation Today to Ignite the Ingenuity of Tomorrow
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Synopsys Ratings
based on 378 reviews
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3.9/5
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3.9
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Skill development
3.6
Work satisfaction
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Synopsys is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 378 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the companyβs work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Synopsys
based on 356 reviews
3.9
Rated by 84 Women
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.1 for Salary
3.9
Rated by 272 Men
Rated 3.9 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Company culture
Work Policy at Synopsys
based on 63 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
68%
Work from office
27%
Permanent work from home
5%
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 378 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 634 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 694 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security Work-life balance Company culture | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | No highly rated category | Salary Work-life balance Skill development |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | Promotions | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 68% employees reported | Hybrid 82% employees reported | Work from office 62% employees reported | Work from office 79% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 84 women | 4.3 Good rated by 232 women | 3.8 Good rated by 58 women | 4.3 Good rated by 38 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 272 men | 4.2 Good rated by 695 men | 3.9 Good rated by 551 men | 4.1 Good rated by 626 men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 3.5 Good | 3.6 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Synopsys Salaries
Synopsys salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 378 employees.
R&D Engineer
(162 salaries)
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βΉ7.2 L/yr - βΉ29.3 L/yr
Staff Engineer
(155 salaries)
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βΉ18 L/yr - βΉ49.4 L/yr
Senior R&D Engineer
(94 salaries)
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βΉ15 L/yr - βΉ35 L/yr
Software Engineer
(84 salaries)
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βΉ5.9 L/yr - βΉ24.4 L/yr
Security Consultant
(73 salaries)
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βΉ5.8 L/yr - βΉ19.8 L/yr
Applications Engineer
(64 salaries)
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βΉ10 L/yr - βΉ25.6 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
(61 salaries)
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βΉ12 L/yr - βΉ37 L/yr
Senior Application Engineer
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βΉ16 L/yr - βΉ45 L/yr
Senior Technical Writer
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Senior Engineer
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βΉ16 L/yr - βΉ36.4 L/yr
Synopsys Interview Questions
A Software Engineer was asked 2mo agoQ. Given an array of integers nums and an integer target, return indices ...read more
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An Applications Engineer was asked 12mo agoQ. Write basic TCL scripts.
A Security Consultant was asked 7mo agoQ. Tell me about the OSI model.
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China Postpones Approval Of $35bn Synopsys-Ansys Merger
- Chinese regulators are delaying approval of the $35 billion Synopsys-Ansys merger due to ongoing trade tensions and new US export controls.
- The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has postponed approval of the deal, which has already been approved in the US and EU.
- SAMR's review was in the final stage, but the delay is attributed to the complexity of the deal and new US export controls on chip design software sales in China.
- Synopsys is working to address the regulator's concerns to secure approval for the merger.
- The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security ordered Synopsys to cease all sales and services in China, impacting the deal.
- Synopsys has resumed sales of some products in China after the US-China trade talks but still refrains from selling electronic design automation-related software tools.
- Synopsys provides tools for chip design used by tech giants, while Ansys offers engineering simulation software for various industries.
SiliconΒ |Β 16 Jun, 2025
Securing The Road Ahead: MACsec Compliant For Automotive Use
- The automotive industry has seen significant transformation with the rise of connected and autonomous vehicles, leading to increased security risks due to heightened connectivity.
- Synopsys expands its MACsec IP portfolio with an Automotive MACsec variant compliant with safety and cybersecurity requirements in the automotive market.
- Ethernet adoption in vehicles is increasing due to high bandwidth capabilities supporting sensors, cameras, and infotainment systems, reducing complexity in wiring and facilitating data transfer.
- Securing Ethernet connections in vehicles is crucial to prevent unauthorized access, manipulation of vehicle functions, and data breaches.
- Encrypting data over Ethernet is essential as a proactive measure against potential security threats and ensuring ongoing protection of sensitive information.
- Media Access Control security (MACsec) provides data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity over Ethernet networks, essential for safeguarding automotive communications.
- Compliance with standards like ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 is crucial for automotive systems to meet safety and security requirements, ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
- Synopsys introduces Automotive MACsec aligning with IEEE standards, offering encryption, authentication, and end-to-end security for Ethernet traffic in vehicles.
- Automotive MACsec ensures safety and security functionality, meeting ASIL B compliance and incorporating advanced safety mechanisms to protect against faults.
- By adhering to ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity requirements, Automotive MACsec provides robust cybersecurity measures for modern vehicles, addressing key threats and enhancing resilience.
SemiengineeringΒ |Β 5 Jun, 2025
Synopsys Halts Sales, Services In China
- Synopsys has stopped sales and services in China after receiving an order from the US Commerce Department, affecting its operations and customers in the country.
- The US government instructed various companies to cease shipping goods to China, leading to disruptions in businesses like Synopsys, US chip design software firms, and chemical suppliers for computer chips.
- Following a letter from the Commerce Department, Synopsys internally suspended forecasts and informed staff in China to halt sales and services immediately, affecting all customers in China.
- The halt in operations is part of the ongoing trade war, with companies like Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens EDA, which dominate China's electronic design automation market, facing restrictions and challenges.
SiliconΒ |Β 3 Jun, 2025
Synopsys Interconnect IPs Enabling Scalable Compute Clusters
- Recent advancements in machine learning have led to improvements in artificial intelligence, requiring powerful computing clusters to support the next generation of AI.
- Synopsys, with over 25 years of experience in silicon IP solutions, has partnered with NVIDIA to enable custom AI silicon for advanced compute clusters.
- The challenges of training large AI models on massive datasets demand specialized accelerators and efficient memory and storage systems within AI computing clusters.
- Interconnects like PCIe play a crucial role in ensuring interoperability and efficiency in next-generation computing clusters, allowing seamless communication between components.
- Deployment of trained models in the cloud involves custom processors interfacing with accelerators, such as NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion for linking processors to GPUs.
- Scale-up and scale-out configurations impact the efficiency of compute clusters, with solutions like Ultra Accelerator Link and Ultra Ethernet facilitating efficient accelerator connections.
- Trillion-parameter models require extensive memory storage and high data rates, addressed by technologies like HBM IP offering high bandwidth and capacity.
- Multi-die integration, including advancements in Co-Packaged Optical technologies and Die-to-Die IP, poses challenges but also enables efficient compute throughput and integration of optical interconnects.
- Using pre-verified IPs across critical interconnects and architectures can mitigate risks associated with custom design, streamline processes, and lead to successful first-pass silicon for interoperable compute clusters.
EletimesΒ |Β 2 Jun, 2025
Synopsys pulls full-year guidance, citing new China export restrictions
- Synopsys pulled its guidance for the full fiscal year due to new China export restrictions.
- The U.S. Commerce Department imposed restrictions on sales of Synopsys products in China.
- Synopsys CEO disputed a report about White House instructions to stop selling to clients in China.
- Around 10% of Synopsys' revenue comes from customers in China, leading to a 3% stock drop.
CNBCΒ |Β 30 May, 2025
Chip software stocks sink on report Trump ordered halt to China sales
- Shares of chip design software makers Cadence and Synopsys plunged after The Financial Times reported that the White House instructed them to cease sales to clients in China.
- Cadence closed over 10% lower, while Synopsys closed over 9% down.
- The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security sent letters to Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens, per the report.
- The Trump administration's repeal of the chip 'Diffusion Rule' restricting AI processor exports to China and warnings about Huawei chips highlight escalating tensions.
CNBCΒ |Β 29 May, 2025
Revolutionizing Semiconductor Development With GPU-Enhanced Atomistic Modeling
- Materials engineering relies on atomistic modeling with GPUs playing a crucial role in accelerating simulations and expanding modeling capabilities.
- Atomistic simulations offer advantages in screening materials, understanding internal properties, and supporting high-level calculations.
- Quantum mechanics-based models like DFT and semiempirical models are used, with DFT being accurate but time-consuming.
- GPU acceleration significantly speeds up atomistic simulations, enabling larger models and more thorough material investigations.
- Machine-learned potentials (MLPs) based on AI or ML provide faster and more accurate simulations, bridging the gap between DFT and force field models.
- Synopsys QuantumATK offers a platform for various MLPs, with potentials that are faster than DFT and nearly as accurate.
- GPU acceleration further enhances the speed and performance of MLP simulations, enabling efficient materials engineering.
- GPUs are revolutionizing semiconductor development by democratizing atomistic simulations and improving ROI.
- Future developments in GPU technology, AI, and ML will continue to advance materials engineering and simulation tools.
- Synopsys remains at the forefront of tool development in GPU-enhanced atomistic modeling and materials engineering.
- Overall, GPU-enhanced atomistic modeling is transforming semiconductor development processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
SemiengineeringΒ |Β 22 May, 2025
High-Speed Test IO: Addressing High-Performance Data Transmission And Testing Needs For HPC & AI
- The semiconductor industry is shifting towards chiplet-based designs for high performance in AI and HPC, leading to increased complexity in chip testing and design.
- Structural testing for complex devices requires high-bandwidth test data interfaces to ensure known-good devices and optimal performance.
- Limited GPIO pins for testing in modern designs hinder efficient test data throughput and comprehensive coverage, leading to increased testing costs.
- Synopsys High-Speed Test IOs offer a versatile solution for high-speed testing, addressing the demanding requirements of complex semiconductor testing.
- The IO design allows for various functions, including manufacturing test ports, high-speed clock observation, and GPIO configuration, simplifying testing processes.
- Synopsys High-Speed Test IO IP provides higher data rates, simplified testing, power efficiency, scalability, and flexible placement for efficient testing needs.
- The IO design supports multiple modes, such as BIST and Scan Test, and enables the reuse of high-speed test pins as low-power GPIOs during field operation.
- This innovative solution accelerates testing, supports high throughput on ATE testers, and eliminates the need for complex interface protocols, meeting stringent high-speed requirements.
- The Synopsys IO team focuses on supporting High-Speed Test IO IP on advanced TSMC nodes, offering a comprehensive solution for efficient testing in the semiconductor industry.
- Wei-Yu Ma from Synopsys is actively involved as a technical product principal manager for Foundation IP, contributing to the development of high-speed testing solutions.
SemiengineeringΒ |Β 15 May, 2025
Blog Review: May 14
- Proper PCB high voltage spacing between conductive elements is crucial for reliability in electronics manufacturing, with a focus on clearance and creepage principles explained.
- New HBM4 standard boosts bandwidth in data centers, addressing issues like LLM data set sizes, reliability, and memory efficiency, as discussed by Cadence's Frank Ferro.
- Industry execs discuss the impact of AI on the workforce and the changing roles of engineering teams in the future, highlighted by Synopsysβ Shankar Krishnamoorthy.
- Technological advancements like ion beam etching for improving line edge roughness and the introduction of Arm's Generic Interrupt Controller Architecture are featured in a recent blog review.
SemiengineeringΒ |Β 14 May, 2025
Praveen Kumar Manchikoni Surendra: Shaping the Future of Chip Design and Embedded Systems
- Praveen Kumar Manchikoni Surendra is a trailblazing R&D Staff Engineer known for his leadership and innovation in chip design, industrial automation, gaming technologies, and the automotive industry.
- Praveen's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Master's degree in Information Systems, providing a strong foundation for his career.
- Throughout his career at companies like Wipro Technologies, Scientific Games, Siemens, IBM, and currently at Synopsys, Praveen has made significant contributions to software engineering, hardware design, and chip verification.
- His leadership at Synopsys in advancing tools like PrimeTime, developing features such as Simultaneous Multi-Voltage Analysis (SMVA) and Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS), showcases his role in shaping the future of chip design and embedded systems.
TechBullionΒ |Β 9 May, 2025
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Synopsys FAQs
When was Synopsys founded?
Synopsys was founded in 1986. The company has been operating for 39 years primarily in the Semiconductors sector.
Where is the Synopsys headquarters located?
Synopsys is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It operates in 3 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Noida, Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To explore all the office locations, visit Synopsys locations.
How many employees does Synopsys have in India?
Synopsys currently has more than 2,300+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Synopsys based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Synopsys have good work-life balance?
Synopsys has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 74% employees rated Synopsys 4 or above, while 26% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Synopsys work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Synopsys good for career growth?
Career growth at Synopsys is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 26% employees rated Synopsys 3 or below, while 74% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Synopsys promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Synopsys?
Working at Synopsys comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security, company culture and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and skill development, based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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