The worst part is knowing this won’t be quick. It’ll drag on and put everyone more on edge by the day. Most of us are just clinging to the hope of keeping our jobs, because opportunities out there are slim to none. That alone will fuel frustration... — read more 

It will be in November, around 35% headcount reduction. OP: @ea+1k50712za

Ansys was a strong company on its own. We didn’t need this to happen. It was our work that made Ansys successful, yet now we’re now treated as expendable. Do they even care what happens to performance once so many of us are gone?

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Really don’t want this dragged out for months, but I’m afraid that’s exactly what we’re looking at.

I’m willing to bet my paycheck that we will not lose bad performers, but some of our best people. They’ll grab onto this opportunity (read: excuse) to lay off people with higher pay (meaning, people with the most experience and knowledge who’ve been... — read more 

Not because I’m crazy about this job or the company, but because it’s really bad out there. My wife lost her job six months ago and still hasn’t found anything even remotely decent or in her field. I’m terrified of becoming jobless too. Honestly, the... — read more 

I know our direct managers are not the ones making the decision on who's going to be laid off, but is there a chance they know already? My manager is a good guy, but he's been acting a bit weird lately, standoffish, and with this announcement, I'm... — read more 

I’m from Ansys, this entire acquisition has been terrible for morale. We’ve had little to no layoffs in decades operating along, even when we acquired other companies. Ansys was performing fine with no signs of layoffs and record breaking quarters... — read more 

This is the opening salvo. If we’re spared and it all hits Ansys’ side, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if we hear about more cuts on our side soon after. No acquisition of this magnitude happens without major workforce realignments, and this will be... — read more 

Who do you think would be impacted? Majorly Ansys employees? Or What groups?

Coming from Ansys, Ansys had very few layoffs over the years. Acquisition by synopsys is the worst thing.

Synopsys had 18 months during the merger process to apply for a U.S. export control exemption that could have allowed it to legally retain affected employees at Ansys. However, it chose not to pursue this option. Furthermore, the company waited an... — read more 

Ridiculous. Greed greed greed. All to buy Ansys.

The group where I work lost 2 people. But I can't tell how many people were laid off by the company.

Was wondering if there is any news about layoffs ??

That was a very strange announcement... announce to wall street before you division, and before a buyer is lined up? What is the real reason they are getting rid if this so quickly? I have seen at least 2 layoffs so far this year, and they have... — read more 

I heard there are some layoffs happening in the North America offices, maybe other locations too. Verification and Implementation AEs are impacted. Not sure if any R&D impacted as well.

Please post if anything in in the works.

I think we'll have to start hiring more aggressively soon, there are too few of us and too much work that needs to be completed. I think the leadership didn't plan ahead when laying off/encouraging people to leave and now we're in a position where we... — read more 

It's been a while since we had any news on more layoffs. Is this a reason to celebrate or should I worry that something major is brewing?

I understand that the situation is not easy right now for us or any other company, but Synopsys has really been overdoing it with layoffs. How many is enough? Will there even be enough people to do the work once the situation is back to normal if the... — read more 

Once again laying off. WTF is happening at this place. Absolute sh–show

Are we looking at even more layoffs? The coronavirus crisis doesn't seem to be slowing down so I'm pretty sure we'll see more cuts before it's all over. It'd just be good to know when to expect them. Just worrying about layoffs every single day is... — read more 

Layoffs were done yesterday via email since everyone is working from home. Early retirements were also offered. They just did one end of last year, seems to be an annual event. But yesterday's layoff took employees by surprise. This was posted by... — read more 

I've heard conflicting reports - some people are saying there were layoffs and some claim not only that nobody was laid off but the company is hiring people. I'm not sure what to think anymore...

Running out of steam on Technology side so buy 3'rd rate companies to get development talent in near term since can not develop internally with working outcome- result is now very low, low "Kwalittee" of products, especially in IP division. Senior... — read more 

Heard that Layoffs happening at Synopsys. Senior guys as well as individual contributors.

Heard total 50~80 people mostly senior AEs and few other non-performers. I personally know 12 people and heard about the rest.

I am currently working as synopsys application engineer let me not give out the details like which product . But it's really sad working at synopsys application engineer or consultant teams we are UNDER STAFFED. Paid very less for the amount of work... — read more 

I've been with Synopsys for a little over five years, and while I truly do enjoy working here, the constant layoffs are taking their toll on me. Since I've been here, we've had a round of layoffs every single year. This has become a pattern, and we... — read more 

Like many of us here at Synopsys, if you’re looking for career growth - you won’t find it. Middle management shows ineptitude regularly and won’t assist you with career advancement. Over all this is a conservative environment, with old school... — read more 

At all levels... maybe about 75 people worldwide

but mostly in California - heard it from an ex-employee who was laid off from the verification division last week. He was told there are more in future from other divisions

Good luck to all of us

I have heard that synopsys is laying off some employees through the world from all the business units through a person who is working in synopsys