Synopsys

We Are:

Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience:

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to fuel today's innovations and spark tomorrow's creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Improve how we work, every day–You’ll dig into our current processes, spot inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and design simpler, leaner workflows that help the team deliver faster with less friction
• Champion the user experience–You’ll map user journeys end-to-end,identifypain points, and collaborate in design sessions focused on usability and adoption — always asking “why does this matter to the user?”
• Keep the backlog sharp and outcome-focused–You’lldefine clear acceptance criteria tied to user outcomes, support backlog refinement with a focus on value delivery, and ensure the Definition of Ready reflects real user value
• Connect the dots across teams – You'll talk to people across different departments to understand how they define key terms, then propose a unified approach that helps everyone speak the same language
• Bring ideas to life through visuals – Create easy-to-understand process flows, problem statements, and stakeholder maps that help the team make better decisions

What You'll Need:

• Currently pursuing a master's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or something similar.
• Experience with process mapping, gathering requirements, or analyzing how things work (even from class projects or previous internships)
• Familiarity with: Confluence, Jira, Miro, or similar design and project management tools.
• Basic understanding of Agile or Scrum concepts (user stories, sprints, backlogs)
• You're someone who: Can stay organized across multiple projects, work effectively with ambiguity, and turn workflows into clear, user-friendly documentation
• You enjoy: Simplifying complex processes, questioning “why do we do it this way?”, and advocating for better ways of working.
• You're comfortable with: Ambiguity, talking to different people, and piecing together information from multiple sources

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 6 months
• Location: Lagoas Park, Oeiras. Lisbon, Portugal.
• Working Model: On-site.
• Full-Time
• Start Date: September

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.