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The team is responsible for advancing enterprise data protection strategies, implementing industry-leading security technologies, and enabling secure collaboration across a global workforce.\nCollaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence define the team's culture. Your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening Synopsys' data security posture and supporting the company's leadership in secure technology solutions.\nRewards and Benefits:\nWe 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.\nAt Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. 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