Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) is one of the world’s leading providers of software, intellectual property, and services for semiconductor design and verification. Its electronic design automation (EDA) tools are used by engineers to design, simulate, and test the most complex integrated circuits, from mobile processors and AI accelerators to automotive SoCs and advanced memory devices. The company’s technology portfolio also includes extensive semiconductor IP blocks, security solutions, and software integrity products.

Synopsys has played a central role in enabling each new generation of semiconductor technology. Its EDA platforms help engineering teams manage design complexity, improve silicon performance, and shorten time to market. From logic synthesis and physical design to verification and sign-off, Synopsys tools cover every stage of the chip development lifecycle. Its DesignWare® IP portfolio provides proven building blocks for processors, interfaces, and security, helping design teams bring products to market faster while lowering risk.

Beyond chip design, Synopsys has expanded into software security and quality solutions, reflecting the increasing convergence of hardware and software in connected systems. Its software integrity group helps companies detect vulnerabilities, secure their code, and comply with evolving regulatory standards.

In recent years, Synopsys has also taken a leadership role in applying artificial intelligence to EDA workflows. Its Synopsys.ai suite leverages reinforcement learning and generative AI to accelerate verification, improve design efficiency, and address workforce challenges in the semiconductor industry. With the addition of Ansys simulation capabilities in 2025, the company is further extending AI into multiphysics design and analysis.

With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, Synopsys partners with the leading semiconductor and systems companies to advance innovation in computing, communications, automotive, and consumer electronics.