Synopsys is a provider of electronic design automation software and semiconductor IP with a global workforce of roughly 6,600 employees. Recent staffing data shows 616 new hires alongside 910 recorded departures, indicating an overall recalibration of resources. The company maintains a balanced mix of technical and business functions that support its portfolio of chip design, verification, and security solutions.
Engineering is the largest function at Synopsys with 3,116 employees, underscoring the company’s focus on research, development, and product innovation. Business Management and Sales & Support follow with 1,256 and 603 employees respectively, reflecting the scale required to commercialize and service a broad product suite. Finance & Administration, Marketing & Product, and Information Technology collectively account for more than 1,100 team members, while Human Resources, Operations, and Consulting provide additional specialized support. Hiring and attrition trends show that technical and customer-facing teams remain priority areas even as the overall headcount evolves.
Synopsys employees are distributed across major technology hubs in the United States and India. The San Francisco Bay Area hosts the largest named cluster, with more than 1,480 employees split between San Francisco and Santa Clara, while Austin, Boston, Portland, and Hillsboro add a further 510 team members across the U.S. In India, Bengaluru, Noida, and Hyderabad collectively employ over 570 people, supporting engineering and customer operations. A significant portion of the workforce—over 4,000 employees—is listed under "Other," highlighting additional offices and remote roles that extend the company’s presence well beyond its primary hubs.