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Inclusion & Diversity

Our many perspectives inspire our innovation

At Synopsys, diversity is in everything we do. We’re a company of 14,500 people in more than 30 countries around the world. There is a richness to our global reach, as we benefit from the beauty and legacy of many cultures. With that benefit comes obligation—to invest in our people, to empower their voices, and to promote equality and opportunity for all. Because when you work in a culture of trust, you’re more likely to bring your best, most authentic self forward—speaking up, sparking ideas, and sharing solutions. That’s what drives true innovation.

Our Inclusion & Diversity Journey

Past

Present

Future

Past +

When we took the first step, officially declaring our focus on building and developing diverse teams at Synopsys, we knew that it was not only the right thing to do for our employees, but also the right thing to do for our company and customers. Since then, we’ve initiated a variety of programs and practices to help us reach our Inclusion & Diversity objectives.

Present +

We actively encourage and celebrate the diversity of our teams, talent pipelines, and candidate sources. And to ensure equity and inclusion in action, we regularly review and advise on compensation levels, promotions, and salary adjustments. Inclusion & Diversity runs through our corporate values at every level—from our foundation of integrity to our execution excellence, from our dedicated leadership to our united passion for a better tomorrow.

Future +

Our leaders around the world are already creating programs and events that are designed to engage their teams to put the ideals of Inclusion & Diversity into practice every day. Our dreams are big, and we know we still have work to do—but we’re also proud of what we’re doing and where we’re going.

Empowering Women

Recruiting, retaining, and recognizing women in technology is another core focus—with an emphasis on promoting women in STEM and the semiconductor industry. We’re actively working to hire more female engineers and leaders on teams around the world—and we’re committed to increasing the number of women at Synopsys.

Investing in Diverse Talent

We’re all about fresh ideas and perspectives—which is why we’ve made it a priority to support student interns and early-career candidates. In fact, 31% of our new employees have recently received their degrees. To us, it’s essential to continue bringing more diversity to Synopsys—because different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, and experiences make us a better team.

There has never been a time where the ability to lead and the willingness to take ownership for big challenges has been more critical. And our bright, global, engaged, and diverse employees are stepping up!"

Aart de Geus and Chi-Foon Chan, co-CEOs

I’m a woman, an engineer, and a Latino, and all of those qualities are embraced by Synopsys."

Cleo Costello

Inclusion and Diversity to me means creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly, equally, and respectfully and has equal opportunity to resources and opportunities to succeed."

Dave Kim

Diversity is also about economic, religious and cultural diversity. Feeling included, having a sense of belonging, and being comfortable in sharing ideas in a mixed group."

Kala Thakur

We want to create an environment where everyone can be themselves and be their best. If we do that, we produce the best products and solutions on the market."

Ron Duncan

Promoting Pay Equity

We believe that all employees should be compensated fairly for the skills and expertise they bring to Synopsys. We take pay equity very seriously—so much so that beginning in 2016 we’ve conducted an annual comprehensive pay equity review for all positions globally to ensure people performing similar work are paid accordingly.

Our Inclusion & Diversity Data

We’re committed to protecting the personal and confidential data our employees have shared with us—including defending it. We also believe in the importance of sharing composite data as a reflection of our dedication to Inclusion & Diversity—choosing to do so in a way that does not compromise our employees’ privacy and trust.

Supporting Our Inclusion & Diversity Partners

WomeninSTEM

Learn more about why more women should consider a career in tech, this news article features Sonia GonCalves, ASIC Digital Design Manager, and Mari Puhakka, Software Engineering Manager at Synopsys #WomenInSTEM

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WLI

As an Ally Partner to GSA we are committed to helping increase the number of women in leadership roles in the industry, the capital dedicated to women-led start-ups and the number of STEM-focused female candidates joining the industry.

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DiversityJobs

As an Employer Member with DiversityJobs, we are standing by our commitment to hiring more diverse talent into our organization.

Current opportunities

YWCA Silicon Valley

Synopsys is proud to be a sponsor of the YWCA. We have a legacy of TWIN honorees and we celebrate these women who have made significant contributions in executive and professional roles in the tech and business sectors.

Join Us: Upcoming Events

Grace Hopper Celebration

Our attendees are looking forward to another inspiring event that brings women together to celebrate one another and promote women in computing. Follow us at #SNPSatGHC2020

Watermark Conferences for Women

We are still feeling inspired from the February Watermark Conference for Women. As a sponsor we are proud to stand by the mission of connecting, developing and advocating with women and for women.

Society of Women Engineers

#WE20 is right around the corner and we are looking forward to #practicingcuriousity at this years conference. Our attendees can't wait to connect, learn and of course have fun! Follow us at #SNPSsatWE20

AFROTECH Conference

We are thrilled to be a part of AfroTech World! Connect with one of our attendees at the virtual conference or stop by our virtual career fair booth to speak with our recruiters and hiring managers. Time to create your custom avatar and follow us at #SNPSatAfroTech

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