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Synopsys

Sr. Product Security Engineer

Synopsys
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senior employee $161000-$242000 Morrisville, North Carolina

First indexed 10 Sept 2026

Description

You are a strategic and technically adept security professional, passionate about embedding security into every stage of product development.

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead security architecture and design reviews, threat modeling activities, and secure code assessments across multiple product lines.
  • Define and implement secure-by-design best practices, requirements, and guardrails for engineering and product teams.
  • Champion Product Security policies and ensure organizational compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Embed Security and Privacy requirements into new product designs and features in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Provide expert consultation on Security Engineering and Architecture, enabling secure development practices.
  • Drive Product Security engagement throughout the entire product lifecycle, including pre-market and post-market activities.
  • Develop scalable security architectural specifications for cloud and enterprise platforms.
  • Establish and maintain processes aligning security capabilities with business priorities and emerging threats.
  • Represent Product Security in cross-functional initiatives, review boards, and stakeholder discussions.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, delivering clear and credible security narratives.
  • Design and deliver Product Security training programs for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support the design and deployment of cloud management and automation improvements.
  • Mentor and coach engineers organization-wide on Product Security concepts and best practices.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Elevate Synopsys’ enterprise-wide security posture and champion a culture of security-by-design.
  • Enable secure product innovation across a modern, diverse technology portfolio.
  • Mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
  • Empower engineering teams to deliver products with robust security and privacy features.
  • Shape future Product Security strategies and frameworks, influencing business direction.
  • Drive continuous improvement in security practices, processes, and technical capabilities.
  • Serve as a visible technical leader and trusted advisor in cross-functional and executive forums.
  • Contribute to Synopsys’ reputation as a secure and innovative technology leader.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in CyberSecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of software development experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java, and JavaScript.
  • 7+ years of hands-on Product Security Engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong understanding of Data Protection, Privacy, Security Engineering, Architecture, and Assurance principles.
  • Expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, secure code assessment, and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to write and review code in multiple programming languages.
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC (preferred but not required).
  • Experience with BISO or Security Champions programs (a plus).

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
  • In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
  • Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
  • Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24-month look-back.
  • Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
  • Competitive salaries.
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/morrisville/sr-product-security-engineer/44408/100397105744