About this role
About the Role You will lead the worldwide Physical Verification field applications engineering organization, owning technical strategy and revenue performance across regions. You will shape how customers think about verification challenges and ensure Synopsys solutions are positioned at the executive level during platform decisions.
What You'll Do
- Lead the worldwide Physical Verification field applications engineering organization, establishing technical and commercial strategies across all geographic regions
- Drive achievement of annual revenue targets through strategic pipeline development, account planning, and disciplined sales execution
- Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers at semiconductor companies, foundries, and design organizations
- Develop and implement competitive displacement initiatives that leverage the full Synopsys portfolio to capture market share from established competitors
- Serve as the primary conduit between field operations and product development, providing structured customer feedback to inform Physical Verification product roadmap priorities
- Build organizational capability through strategic hiring, professional development, and talent retention across a global team structure
- Collaborate with sales leadership to optimize resource allocation and ensure alignment between technical capabilities and high-value business opportunities
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of experience in semiconductor or EDA industries, with demonstrated expertise in Physical Verification technologies including DRC, LVS, fill, and signoff methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
- Proven track record leading global technical sales or applications engineering organizations with direct revenue accountability
- Demonstrated success managing geographically distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones
- Established relationships with senior technical and business decision-makers at semiconductor companies, foundries, or fabless design organizations
- Track record of executing successful competitive displacement strategies and achieving measurable market share growth in mature markets
- Ability to travel up to 40% to support customer engagements, team development, and strategic account activities
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range $227000-$341000
- 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. At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work.