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Engineering software · Sunnyvale, United States

Synopsys

Current work outlook

Synopsys develops electronic-design automation, semiconductor IP and engineering simulation software.

Updated September 3, 2026 · Evidence from public sources

Flags outlook32/ 100Caution

1 verified signal in this assessment

Why this score

Built from company events, not anonymous ratings.

Recent evidence raises material questions that candidates should investigate before joining. The score weighs signal recency and source confidence. It is a decision aid—not a verdict on culture or a specific team.

HiringContracting
26/100

1 relevant signal

StabilityElevated risk
23/100

1 relevant signal

Financial healthUnder pressure
39/100

1 relevant signal

InnovationSelective
41/100

1 relevant signal

Company timeline

What changed—and why it matters

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LayoffsRed flag

Synopsys expands restructuring charges as workforce cuts and site closures continue

Synopsys increased the expected cost of its restructuring plan to between $425 million and $500 million, primarily for severance, termination benefits and site closures. The company expects the plan to run through fiscal 2027, with most workforce reductions occurring in fiscal 2026 following its Ansys acquisition.

Employee impact

This is a significant and continuing risk signal because the restructuring spans both headcount and locations and is not yet complete. Candidates should investigate integration overlap between Synopsys and Ansys, the future of the specific site and product line, and whether a role could be affected by later phases.

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