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Synopsys lists this Business Development, Staff opportunity in sunnyvale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You spent two or three years in investment banking or consulting and learned how to build a model, structure a deal, and work under pressure. Now you want to apply that rigor to something with more continuity, where you see the business case through to execution and integration, not just the pitch deck. You care about deal making, not just deal modeling. The idea of sourcing a target, running diligence, negotiating terms, and then watching the integration unfold excites you more than another financial restructuring project.
You are comfortable walking into a room with a VP of Engineering and a CFO, understanding what gaps exist in a product portfolio, and translating that into a target list by Friday. You do not need perfect data to start building a business case. You ask the right questions, pressure test assumptions, and move quickly without cutting corners.You lead by influence because youhave to.You are not managing anyone, but you are coordinating across finance, legal, strategy, and business units to keep a deal on track. At Synopsys, you will be exposed to the most senior leaders in the company and the deals that shape where we go next.
What You'll Be Doing
Source and evaluate M&A targets by partnering with business leaders across Synopsys toidentifygaps in product portfolios and growth opportunities
Build financial models and business cases that support deal rationale, valuation, and strategic fit for senior leadership review
Support deal execution by coordinating due diligence, managing data rooms, and working cross functionally with legal, finance, and business unit leaders
Partner with the strategy function to analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and technology shifts that inform M&A priorities
Track and support post close integration efforts by ensuring deal value drivers areunderstoodand progress is visible to stakeholders
Maintain dealpipeline tracking, target research, and ongoing market intelligence to keep the corporate development team ahead of opportunities
The Impact You Will Have
You will help shape Synopsys' product portfolio byidentifyingand closing acquisitions that fill strategic gaps and accelerate growth
Your financial models and business cases will inform decisions made by the executive team and board of directors
You will accelerate deal timelines by keeping cross functional teams aligned and moving through diligence and negotiation without unnecessary delays
You will ensure acquired companies integrate successfully by tracking value realization and surfacing risks early
You will build institutional knowledge around target markets and emerging technologies that inform long term corporate strategy
You will create visibility into the M&A pipeline that helps leadership prioritize where to invest time and capital
You willestablishrelationships with senior leaders across the company that position you for long term growth in corporate development or strategy
What You'll Need
3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate development with exposure to M&A deal processes
Strong financial modeling skills and the ability to build business cases that hold up under scrutiny
Experience supporting deal execution, including due diligence coordination, valuation analysis, or transaction support
An MBA or equivalent analytical training that prepared you to work with ambiguous problems and senior stakeholders
Comfort working in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools to build models and communicate recommendations clearly
Experience in technology, semiconductor, or software sectors is a plus but notrequired
Who You Are
You can build a credible financial model in a day and explain the key assumptions to a CFO in two minutes without losing the thread
You do not wait for someone to tell you what to do next. You see a gap in the diligence checklist or the integrationplanand you fill it
You are comfortable being the least senior person in the room and stillaskingthe question that changes the direction of the conversation
You treat every deal like it matters because you know that one acquisition can shift the trajectory of a business unit or the entire company
You are organized enough to manage five workstreams at once and still know exactly where each deal stands without checking your notes
You want to grow into a corporate development or strategy leadershiproleand you are willing to put in the work to get there
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will reportintothe Corporate Development organization and work closely with the strategy function. This teamis responsible forsourcing, executing, and integrating acquisitions that drive growth and fill product portfolio gaps across Synopsys. You willpartnerwith senior leaders across business units, finance, legal, and operations. The team is small, which means high visibility and direct exposure to executive decision making. Integration efforts are led by a separate leader, but you will stay connected to ensure deal value is realized post close.
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 p
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.
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