Summer 2026 - Sales Intern (Bachelors)

Introduction:
We Are: Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience:
At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Generating new business and interest through account-based prospecting programs, including targeted email and calling campaigns.
• Following up on prospect inquiries about Ansys software products, qualifying leads using sales and technical expertise, and facilitating meetings, appointments, and demos.
• Collaborating effectively across Marketing, Sales, Channel, and Product teams to support achievement of sales targets.
• Researching, identifying, and creating new market opportunities through engagement with prospect accounts.
• Developing account intelligence, relationship maps, and use case opportunities by engaging current accounts and utilizing insight tools to expand awareness, education, and referral networks.
• Ensuring data integrity and consistency in Salesforce CRM by updating lead/contact information and account intelligence to provide visibility to market opportunities in assigned territory.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to university after completion of the internship.
• Demonstrated drive to win and a passion for continuous learning.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to build trust and meaningful connections.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Technical aptitude and ability to leverage social media platforms.
• Preferred: Ability to assess business opportunities based on predetermined criteria to align with sales strategies.
• Preferred: Understanding of industry issues and ability to apply software value statements in customer engagements.
• Preferred: Ability to engage prospective customers through open probes and creation of value statements.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 40 hours per week, paid internship running from May 2026 to August 2026.
• Location: Local office (specific location to be provided).
• Working Model: Hybrid working model (details provided upon offer).
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time internship.
• Start Date: May 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.