Project Engineering Manager-Sr. Staff-18293

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18293 Base Salary Range $121000-$182000 Date posted 08/05/2026

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 dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for driving high-impact engineering projects from concept to customer delivery. With a background in integrated circuit design and a deep understanding of the ASIC development process, you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You naturally take ownership and pride in delivering results, demonstrating a reputation for “getting the job done”—even in the face of complex challenges. Your leadership is marked by adaptability, creativity, and the ability to foster a sense of autonomy and accountability among your team members. You are committed to achieving high-quality outcomes, balancing technical depth with effective project management and communication skills. Your experience has honed your ability to define clear roadmaps, manage risks, and resolve problems through fact-based judgment. You excel at building bridges across cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support. You are as comfortable engaging with customers and stakeholders as you are with technical teams, providing clarity, setting expectations, and driving consensus. You are motivated by the opportunity to shape the next generation of high-speed SerDes PHY IP and relish the challenge of delivering differentiated solutions that power the world’s most innovative products. Your sense of responsibility extends beyond project success—you actively seek to improve processes, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the end-to-end development and implementation of internal engineering products and services, leading cross-functional design teams to deliver high-speed SerDes PHY IP solutions.
• Driving and directing engineering teams in both strategic and tactical dimensions, including defining IP product roadmaps in collaboration with R&D and Marketing.
• Identifying and securing the necessary resources to ensure timely project deliverables, proactively escalating issues to maintain project momentum.
• Overseeing risk management and change control processes from project conception through to customer delivery.
• Defining, promoting, implementing, and continuously improving team and cross-functional engineering processes and best practices.
• Engaging in pre- and post-sales support activities, collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and IP Program Management teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful product adoption.
• Providing regular status updates to management and customers, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerate the development and delivery of cutting-edge mixed-signal semiconductor IP, empowering customers to integrate advanced capabilities into their SoCs faster and with reduced risk.
• Enable customers to meet unique performance, power, and size requirements for their target applications, supporting differentiated product innovation.
• Enhance Synopsys’ reputation for quality and reliability through effective project leadership and customer engagement.
• Drive process improvements streamline development cycles, increase operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams are aligned and working toward common goals.
• Contribute to Synopsys’ growth by helping bring advanced IP products to market quickly, supporting the company’s leadership in the Era of Smart Everything.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in integrated circuit design, ASIC development, or project engineering management.
• Comprehensive understanding of mixed-signal and digital design principles, with hands-on experience in IC design and verification.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary project teams and successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within scope.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, risk assessment, and change management in a semiconductor or high-tech environment.
• Strong communication skills, with experience providing updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to make autonomous, fact-based decisions.
• Collaborative leader who inspires and motivates cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives.
• Excellent communicator, adept at translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges or changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced setting.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement and personal development.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join our innovative Mixed-Signal Semiconductor IP team, a diverse group of engineers and project leaders passionate about developing industry-leading SerDes PHY IP solutions. The team is focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable IP that powers the next generation of smart, connected devices. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are at the core of our culture. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts in R&D, marketing, sales, and customer support, driving projects that make a tangible impact in the semiconductor industry.

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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