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General Information

Job Title
Sr. Product Security DevSecOps Engineer
Job ID
6766
City
Morrisville
State/Province
North Carolina
Date Posted
01-Oct-2024
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Cyber Security Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $156000 - $234000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

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. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a seasoned security engineer with a strong background in product security, DevSecOps, and automation. You possess a deep understanding of security design, engineering, and operationalization of security solutions. Your expertise in AI tools and integration solutions sets you apart, and you are adept at guiding new product development activities to ensure the highest security standards. You excel in a collaborative environment, where you mentor others and lead internal and external audits. Your ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, coupled with your strong communication and project management skills, makes you an invaluable asset to any team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading the product security processes for Synopsys.
  • Implementing Product Security policies across the organization and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Guiding new product development activities to design Security and Privacy requirements into products.
  • Consulting with product development teams to implement state-of-the-art Security Engineering & Architecture requirements.
  • Ensuring Product Security support for products pre- and post-market.
  • Researching AI tools and developing integration solutions to assist with product security reviews.
  • Identifying tools and developments to assist teams with AI product reviews.
  • Implementing, integrating, and maintaining security tools with various teams.
  • Identifying areas of improvement in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Interpreting KPI trends and driving continuous improvement processes.
  • Engaging in and potentially leading internal and external audits with regulatory representatives.
  • Defining and providing training requirements on Product Security.
  • Initiating and supporting internal containment and product holds for potential product escapes.
  • Coaching and mentoring others in Product Security topics and activities.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Enhancing Synopsys' product security posture and compliance with industry standards.
  • Ensuring the highest security standards in new product developments.
  • Driving innovation in product security through AI tool integration.
  • Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of security reviews and processes.
  • Providing valuable insights and guidance to development teams.
  • Strengthening Synopsys' reputation as a leader in product security.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in product security, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of related work experience in product security.
  • Previous experience working in a product security organization.
  • Experience leveraging AI in security review processes.
  • Strong knowledge of Product Security Concepts (e.g., Data Security and Privacy, Security Engineering and Architecture, Security Assurance).

Who You Are:

  • Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Critical thinker with "outside the box" thinking.
  • Highly developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with BISO or Security Champion programs is a plus.
  • Familiarity with industry frameworks & regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA-HITECH, GDPR, ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF).
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC preferred.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of the Synopsys Information Enterprise Security Engineering team, which is instrumental in transforming and securely building what's next for the business. The team focuses on security design, engineering, automation, and operationalization of security solutions, ensuring Synopsys solutions are designed and implemented to the highest security standards.


Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.