What this role is and why it existsYou are a dynamic and inspiring leader with a passion for building high-performing software teams. Your experience spans a broad spectrum of engineering practices, and you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation and quality are paramount.## What you'll be doingLeading one or more capability development teams for our flagship Systems Tool Kit (STK) product.- Providing mentorship, coaching, and career guidance to software developers through regular 1-on-1s and team meetings.- Managing hiring needs, conducting performance appraisals, and supporting the professional growth of your team.- Collaborating closely with Product Management and Technical Leads to define and execute product roadmaps.- Ensuring timely releases with agreed-upon feature sets, proactively mitigating schedule slippages and quality issues.- Coordinating with Quality Assurance and Documentation teams to meet release requirements and maintain high standards of software documentation.- Enforcing best practices in software development processes, including coding standards, code reviews, configuration management, and unit testing coverage.## What you'll need- BS in Engineering or Science (Computer Science, Aerospace, or Mathematics preferred) with 8+ years’ experience, MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.- Strong and proven leadership skills in supervising software development teams.- Broad and deep knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and best practices.- Experience with commercial software development and lifecycle management.- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Product Marketing, QA, and Documentation.## Why this mattersAccelerate the delivery of innovative features and capabilities for the STK product, empowering customers in aerospace, defense, and engineering domains.Shape the culture and effectiveness of your team, fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented environment.Enhance product quality and reliability, ensuring STK remains a trusted solution for mission-critical applications.Drive cross-functional collaboration, aligning development, product management, QA, and documentation towards common goals.Champion process improvements and modern engineering practices, strengthening Synopsys’ reputation for technical excellence.Contribute to the strategic direction of flagship products, influencing both the roadmap and the customer experience.
