Synopsys debuts Autopilot platform for developing chips autonomously using AI

What happened

Synopsys unveiled seven AgentEngineer agents on its new Autopilot platform, with general availability planned for the end of 2026. Synopsys announced its AgentEngineer solutions, a portfolio of “domain-specific long-horizon agents” built on its new Autopilot Platform.

As the company details in a blog post , the portfolio covers six named domains: verification, system validation, implementation, analog and mixed-signal (AMS) design, manufacturing, and simulation and analysis . This follows July, when the company showed agentic (AI that carries out multi-step tasks rather than answering one question) AI workflows developed with Nvidia and with Microsoft at DAC, the Design Automation Conference.

The launch brings Synopsys’ plans into focus with a named product line and a target date. The platform’s agents are clearly named and delineated, the engagement count points to customer interest, and a goal for general availability anchors a roadmap for autonomous agents in production.

Key facts

• Synopsys — announced: its AgentEngineer solutions, a portfolio of “domain-specific long-horizon agents” built on its new Autopilot Platform