Product Manager, Photonic Design and Simulation
Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Product Management
In short
Synopsys is looking for a Product Manager to define the strategy and roadmap for photonic design and simulation tools like OptoCompiler and Lumerical. This role requires a deep understanding of photonic workflows and simulation methods, with a focus on translating customer needs into product requirements and driving cross-functional alignment.
Responsibilities
- Define product strategy and roadmap priorities for OptoCompiler, Lumerical, and related photonic design and simulation capabilities.
- Translate customer needs, field team input, and R&D insights into clear product requirements and prioritized backlogs.
- Engage directly with customers and prospects to understand their design workflows, adoption blockers, and emerging use cases.
- Collaborate with R&D, applications engineering, sales, and marketing to align on product development and market positioning.
- Drive cross-functional roadmap alignment, balancing customer impact, technical risk, competitive positioning, and business value.
- Support product launches and field enablement through clear messaging, technical collateral, and training.
- Monitor competitive dynamics and industry trends in photonics and photonic design automation to identify new opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, optics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of product management experience in photonics, optics, simulation software, or closely related technical domains (or 3+ years with an advanced degree).
- Deep understanding of photonic design workflows and simulation methods (e.g., FDTD, EME).
- Direct experience with products like OptoCompiler, Lumerical, or adjacent photonic design and simulation platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, field teams, and commercial stakeholders.
- Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present roadmaps, trade-offs, and business cases clearly.
- Track record of influencing roadmap decisions through customer insight, competitive analysis, and structured thinking.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in EDA, photonic design automation, optical simulation, or adjacent engineering software markets is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Vancouver, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor
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