Interesting engineering work in a stagnant industry - Staff Engineer Synopsys Employee Review

3.0
May 31, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice culture; dynamic, non-monotonous engineering work; open communication; fiscally conservative stable company; EDA market leader; right company size, employees still have a name, not just a number

Cons

Slow industry and company growth specially in US sites, senior most positions filled from outside or relocations from international sites rather than promotions from within, no yearly cost of living salary adjustments, no yearly stock awards

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Excellent pay & benefits, challenging work and positive atmosphere.

Cons

Very large and sluggish bureaucracy.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation for the position

Cons

Leadership is composed of long time employees who are not up to date with current times. Many broken processes Poor planning with acquisition of Ansys Retention efforts of key Ansys team members very poor

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