Synopsys, Inc. has confirmed plans to lay off 55 employees at its Sunnyvale facility. The software development company filed an official WARN notice with the state of California. The layoffs are permanent and are scheduled to begin on May 26, 2026.
Tech Firm Synopsys Announces Job Cuts at Silicon Valley Office
Synopsys, Inc. submitted a WARN notice on March 23, 2026, to the California Employment Development Department. According to the filing, a total of 55 employees will be permanently laid off.
The WARN Act is a federal law enacted in 1988 that provides advance notice to workers about upcoming job cuts. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, companies must provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before mass layoffs or plant closures.
No additional details were provided in the filing about specific departments or positions impacted.
The layoffs are expected to take effect on May 26, 2026, at 675 Almanor Avenue in Sunnyvale.
About Synopsys, Inc.
The California-based technology company Synopsys is one of the leading developers of software tools. It specializes in developing tools for electronic design automation (EDA) and helps design and test semiconductor chips. These tools are used in electronic systems such as smartphones, data centers, and more.
Aart J. de Geus co-founded the company in 1986 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The company was originally named Optimal Solutions; in 1987, it was renamed to Synopsys.
The company, led by Aart J. de Geus as CEO from 1994 to 2004, has expanded through continued research and development. Currently, Sassine Ghazi serves as the company’s CEO.
The officials of the company have not shared any reason for the permanent layoffs. The decision to implement permanent job cuts may be part of Synopsys’s broader efforts to manage costs or refocus business strategy.
