Sr. Director Cybersecurity - AI Strategy

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

As Synopsys accelerates enterprise-wide adoption of Generative AI and ML-powered platforms, secure innovation is core to our transformation."

The Senior Director of Cybersecurity AI Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, executing, and governing the enterprise strategy for securing GenAI and Agentic AI technologies, platforms, and products. This leader ensures the organization can innovate with GAI safely, responsibly, and at scale, while proactively managing emerging security, privacy, regulatory, and ethical risks.

This role operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, cloud platforms, products, governance, and business strategy, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a key enabler of enterprise AI secure adoption.

You are a visionary cybersecurity leader and influential AI Security leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation and enterprise transformation. You excel at shaping strategy, influencing executive stakeholders, and strategic Cyber AI initiatives that align with both corporate and product goals.

You possess a strong track record of leading large-scale cybersecurity and transformation efforts, driving measurable outcomes that elevate both business and security objectives.

As an evangelist for AI Security, you champion the adoption of industry-leading standards and best practices, fostering a culture where innovation is always paired with robust security. Your communication skills enable you to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, from executive leadership to technical teams. Your strategic mindset, analytical prowess makes you a trusted advisor and catalyst for change. You thrive in dynamic environments, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring that security remains a foundational pillar in AI.

You'll join a world-class team of cybersecurity team, GenAI technologists, and transformational leaders dedicated to advancing Synopsys' mission of delivering secure, high-performance silicon and software solutions. The team's core focus is driving enterprise-wide security excellence, pioneering innovative approaches to GenAI Security, and ensuring that Synopsys remains at the forefront of technology and industry standards. Collaboration, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of security innovation define the team culture.

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.