Synopsys

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. This team handles design, vision, and driving major initiatives for Data Center and cloud. We support a global network consisting of 100+ office locations, 12 data centers, 30MW of Colocation capacity, and a growing cloud presence.

You Are:

You are a motivated and passionate Site Reliability Engineer, technically savvy with a strong affinity for Data Centers. You bring a deep understanding of troubleshooting and problem-solving, with a proven knack for fixing servers and maintaining high-performance infrastructure. Your excellent communication skills allow you to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams and confidently represent your work to senior leadership. You thrive in a matrixed, international, and team-oriented environment, adept at managing priorities and aligning stakeholders across a diverse organization. Your experience as a process-oriented individual contributor prepares you for the new wave of transformation underway at Synopsys’s Dallas Data Center. You possess a drive for operational excellence, a commitment to reliability, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of the data center functions at its best. Your ability to adapt, learn, and apply best practices sets you apart, and your enthusiasm for innovation and automation fuels your desire to make a lasting impact. If you value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center technologies, you will thrive in this role and contribute to Synopsys’s global success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee all aspects of Data Center’s critical infrastructure, ensuring high-quality execution of all work performed within the DC space.
• Monitor support queues, address tickets promptly, and communicate updates clearly and succinctly.
• Coordinate with colocation and external vendors to complete engineering, maintenance, and outsourcing tasks in compliance with Data Center operation requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and govern high-quality technical documentation, including network architectures, deployment playbooks, policies, standards, and guidelines for effective knowledge sharing and AI-assisted workflows.
• Assist in the design and adoption of AI-enabled capabilities—such as predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and automated incident response—to proactively identify, prevent, and resolve complex issues.
• Maintain asset inventory in DCIM, performing shipping and receiving duties including RMA activities.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspecting, and replacing components to prevent problems and ensure equipment longevity.
• Assist with diagnosing, fixing, and installing server components, providing expertise in hardware reliability engineering and break/fix for servers and systems.
• Implement automation strategies to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
• Track system performance and availability, implementing proactive measures to prevent downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Linux OS, services, and system components.
• Participate in Data Center capacity management forums and Data Center on-call schedules.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Strengthen Synopsys’s Data Center reliability and operational excellence, directly supporting critical engineering and business workloads.
• Reduce downtime and operational risks by proactively maintaining and optimizing infrastructure.
• Enable faster incident resolution and improved service quality through AI-driven monitoring and response.
• Enhance asset management and lifecycle tracking, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Support innovation and adoption of advanced automation, contributing to greater efficiency and scalability.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing, improving productivity across Synopsys.
• Improve hardware reliability and performance, extending the lifespan of equipment and reducing costs.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that position Synopsys as a leader in data center and cloud operations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in a hardware validation/reliability environment related to servers, storage, PCIe, and GPUs.
• Understanding of power supply, memory, PCI, Ethernet, Linux operating systems, and enterprise ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• Analytical and problem-solving experience with customer issues, engineering problems, and large-scale systems.
• Hands-on experience in theoretical and practical reliability concepts as they relate to high-tech electronic enterprise and consumer products.
• Strong command and understanding of statistical concepts/models/analysis and how they relate to product reliability and life cycle analysis.
• Good verbal and writing skills, with the ability to communicate at a high level.
• Self-motivating, independent, and committed to getting things done.
• Good project management skills and the ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects during development and production stages.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative, adaptable, and resilient in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Process-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Self-driven and proactive, committed to operational excellence.
• Mentor and motivator, eager to share knowledge and develop junior talent.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The Data Center team leads initiatives that enable Synopsys to meet and exceed our objectives by focusing on providing a reliable compute and storage infrastructure to our engineering community. Our team collaborates with all business units to enable capacity and engage in opportunities that change our systems, methods, and facilitate greater productivity, efficiency, and scale.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, 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 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.