CPU IP Development Manager

General Information

Job Title CPU IP Development Manager Job ID 12145 City Sunnyvale State/Province California Date Posted 10-Jul-2025 Job Category Engineering Job Subcategory ASIC Digital Design Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $195000 - $293000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology leads in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering high-performance silicon chips and software. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in digital design, passionate about developing high-performance RISC-V and DSP CPUs. You excel at mentoring teams, driving project execution, and collaborating across functions. Your technical expertise and project management skills enable you to deliver complex IP solutions efficiently and with impact.

What You’Ll Be Doing:

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers.
• Develop engineering best practices and optimize workflows.
• Estimate resources and ensure timely delivery of CPU designs.
• Collaborate across architecture, verification, and physical design teams.
• Own critical modules from specification to implementation and debugging.
• Engage with global teams and customers to ensure project success.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Advance high-performance CPU IP used in next-gen silicon.
• Boost engineering standards and team effectiveness.
• Drive innovation in power-efficient processor design.
• Mentor future technical leaders at Synopsys.
• Enhance Synopsys’ global reputation in EDA.

What You’Ll Need:

• Master’s/Bachelor’s in EE or CS.
• 15+ years in digital design, 8+ in engineering leadership roles.
• Expertise in RISC-V/DSP CPU IP, processor architecture, and low-power design.
• Project management and resource planning skills.
• Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog/Verilog, verification, and simulation tools.

Who You Are:

• Inspirational leader and effective communicator.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and self-motivated.
• Strong problem solver and mentor.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Join our innovative ARC Processor Design Team in Sunnyvale, working with talented engineers on cutting-edge CPU IP.

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.