Synopsys, Inc.

Synopsys, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation (EDA) company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Its core business involves the design and verification of silicon chips, electronic system-level design, and reusable components (intellectual property), supplying tools and services to the semiconductor industry. The company's mission is to empower innovators to drive human advancement through trusted and comprehensive silicon-to-systems design solutions, accelerating technology innovation from EDA to silicon IP and systems.

Synopsys offers a broad portfolio of products and services, including tools for the implementation of digital and analog circuits, simulators, and debugging environments. Key offerings span design automation, providing software and IP for design and validation, and design IP, which includes interface, foundation, security, and embedded processor IP. Notable products include DSO.ai, an AI-based software for chip design, and Copilot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. The company also provides software security and quality solutions, serving diverse market segments such as AI, automotive, IoT, and smart medical devices.

In 2024, Synopsys was recognized as the 12th largest software company globally and holds a dominant position in the EDA market. Sassine Ghazi assumed the role of CEO in January 2024, succeeding co-founder Aart de Geus, who transitioned to executive chairman. Recently, on June 17, 2026, Synopsys announced the availability of its first Multiphysics Fusion solutions, integrating Ansys technology for complex chip design. The company has also raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance, driven by strong AI-related demand, and appointed Jesse Cohn to its board of directors effective June 1, 2026, following a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management.