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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Nov 12, 2025

Synopsys cuts about 2,000 jobs, 10% of staff, after Ansys deal

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~9.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Nov 12, 2025
2,000 OF 20,300 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Synopsys told regulators in November 2025 that it would cut about 10% of its workforce, roughly 2,000 people, as it integrated Ansys following the $35bn acquisition that closed in July 2025. The company expected a pretax charge of $300m to $350m for severance and site closures, with the restructuring running into its 2027 financial year. Reduced demand from China was cited alongside the integration.

Synopsys, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs as of November 12, 2025.

That is roughly 9.9% of the 20,300 people Synopsys, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Synopsys, Inc. since March 2023, including 457 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 1 additional event known from news reporting.

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Synopsys, Inc.SNPS
Information Technology · 20,300 employees
5
EVENTS TRACKED
457
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED SEP 2, 2026