
America's Most Loved Workplaces® 2026
Synopsys Inc
Technology · Sunnyvale, CA · 26,000 employees · Led by Sassine Ghazi, CEO
Certifications
21 across 3 years (2024–2026)
SPARK benchmark
Validated scores publishing when the 2026 research cycle closes
The Story
Why Synopsys Inc is Most Loved
Synopsys delivers silicon-to-systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and systems, partnering with semiconductor and systems customers to accelerate technology innovation, trusted across the silicon ecosystem to pioneer new technologies.
- Positive Vision
- Constant pursuit of positive employee experiences via job rotations, Pitch Fest, Synopsys for Good, ERGs, and the SHAPE employee survey.
- Values
- Agility, Courage, Excellence, Trust.
- CEO Strengths
- Sassine Ghazi, who started as an engineer 25+ years ago, leads with enthusiasm for innovation and roots the culture in the four values.
- Respect
- Annual global pay-equity reviews and active removal of barriers to belonging.
- Loved Culture
- A "Yes, If…" mindset and collaboration forums like Pitch Fest, InnoDay, and the ACE program (1,700 submissions, 166 winners).
- Benefits
- Pay-for-performance equity/bonus, student-loan repayment, cancer-care concierge, mental-health tools, caregiver support, plus region-specific programs.