Synopsys

Synopsys laid off 2,000 employees representing approximately 10% of its workforce on 2025-11-12.

Synopsys, a semiconductor design software company, has announced layoffs affecting over 100 employees in the Bay Area, specifically at its Mountain View and Sunnyvale offices, with the cuts effective March 31, 2023. The majority of those impacted are tech engineers, designers, and software specialists. This move is part of a broader trend of workforce reductions across the tech industry, as companies adjust to shifting post-pandemic demand and economic conditions. While the exact percentage of Synopsys' total workforce affected isn't specified, the layoffs reflect the ongoing recalibration within the technology sector.