Synopsys
Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, Synopsys delivers trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. We partner closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
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Headcount trend
Synopsys went from 11,762 employees in Nov 2022 to 13,522 in Oct 2024. May to Oct 2024: 745 people joined, 545 left.
Headcount data through Oct 2024
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Headcount by department
Executive compensation
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All salaries617 salary profiles in the US
Most reported roles
Layoffs
Details2,128 roles cut in the last 12 months.
- Sep 2026 · 128 roles · San Francisco, United States
- Nov 2025 · 2,000 roles (~10%) · San Francisco, United States
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 122 filings.
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Synopsys FAQ
How many employees does Synopsys have?
Synopsys has about 13,522 employees, down 1% over the 3 months to Oct 2024.
Does Synopsys sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Synopsys filed 122 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
Has Synopsys had layoffs in 2026?
Yes. Synopsys has reported 128 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Sep 1, 2026.
What is Synopsys's revenue per employee?
Synopsys makes about $480K in revenue per employee, based on $6.49B annual revenue and 13,522 employees.
How much does Synopsys pay?
6figr has 617 salary profiles for Synopsys in the US and 330 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Synopsys salaries page. See Synopsys salaries in the US
Is Synopsys a public company?
Yes. Synopsys is publicly traded under the ticker SNPS on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
