Synopsys
Leading Electronic Design Automation Solutions
About
Synopsys delivers industry-leading electronic design automation (EDA) solutions that enable engineers to design, verify, and secure advanced semiconductor chips and systems. Our comprehensive portfolio—including chip design software, verification and simulation tools, silicon IP, and hardware security verification—accelerates AI-driven chip design for semiconductors, automotive, cloud, and edge markets. Synopsys combines deep domain expertise with scalable workflows to reduce time‑to‑market and improve silicon correctness. As an MLW Certified employer, we prioritize innovation, integrity, collaboration, and professional development. Explore Synopsys for cutting-edge EDA solutions and career opportunities.
Synopsys is a leader in electronic design automation, empowering innovation in AI-powered product development.
Synopsys — the electronic design automation (EDA) company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 1986; provider of EDA software and silicon IP for chip design, verification, and manufacturing.
At a Glance
Verified- Founded
- 1986
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California
- CEO
- Sassine Ghazi
- Executive Chairman
- Aart de Geus (Co-Founder)
- Employees
- ~28,000
- NASDAQ Ticker
- SNPS
- Market Cap
- ~$83.5B (Oct 2025)
- FY2025 Revenue
- $7.05 Billion
- Industry
- Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
- Patents
- 7,200+
- MLW Certified
- Yes — Most Loved Workplace
Most Loved Workplace®
Verified Certification Status
Company History & Milestones
Founded as Optimal Solutions, Inc.
1986 - 1987
Co-founded by Aart de Geus and a team of engineers in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, developing logic synthesis technology that would transform chip design.
Renamed to Synopsys & Relocated to Silicon Valley
1987 - Present
Rebranded as Synopsys (a portmanteau of Synthesis and Optimization Systems) and relocated headquarters to Mountain View, California, positioning the company at the center of the semiconductor industry.
Initial Public Offering (IPO) on NASDAQ
1992 - Present
Went public with an IPO on the NASDAQ stock exchange in February 1992, providing capital to accelerate growth and product development in electronic design automation.
Surpassed $100 Million in Annual Revenue
1993 - Present
Crossed the $100 million annual revenue milestone, establishing Synopsys as a dominant force in the EDA market just seven years after founding.
Acquisition of Avant! Corporation
2002 - Present
Completed the landmark acquisition of Avant! Corporation, significantly strengthening Synopsys's capabilities in physical design and place-and-route technology.
Acquired Magma Design Automation
2012 - Present
Acquired Magma Design Automation, further consolidating Synopsys's leadership in the EDA market and expanding its IC implementation product portfolio.
Launched DSO.ai — First AI-Driven Chip Design
2020 - Present
Introduced DSO.ai (Design Space Optimization AI), the industry's first autonomous AI application for chip design, representing a breakthrough in applying machine learning to semiconductor engineering.
Record Revenue of $6.13 Billion
2024 - Present
Reported record full-year revenue of approximately $6.13 billion, underscoring sustained growth driven by semiconductor industry demand and expansion into software security and IP.
Completed Acquisition of Ansys
2025 - Present
Closed the landmark $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, a global leader in engineering simulation software, creating a comprehensive platform spanning chip design through full-system simulation.
Publications & Media
PR Newswire (Official)
2025-12-10