Nice place but not for those who want to advance their careers - Staff R&D Engineer Synopsys Employee Review

3.0
May 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice and talented people to work with. Good work-life balance. Job security is good because of it's dominant position in the market.

Cons

EDA itself is kind of a niche market. Not much good opportunities for career advancement.

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5.0
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Pros

Excellent pay & benefits, challenging work and positive atmosphere.

Cons

Very large and sluggish bureaucracy.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation for the position

Cons

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