Software Engineering Manager - Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera in San Jose, California is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the GUI development team for our EDA tools. You will mentor engineers, influence architecture, and collaborate with hardware and software groups to deliver high-performance, intuitive interfaces for FPGA workflows.

Applicants should have 5+ years of management experience and strong proficiency in C++, Qt, Python, Tcl, and Java, plus a solid background in EDA software design and working with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience leading software engineering teams.
• Global leadership experience with distributed or remote teams.
• 10+ years of experience in EDA software development with interactive GUI tools.
• Strong understanding of hardware description languages, synthesis, place-and-route, and ASIC/FPGA design methodologies.
• Deep hands-on experience with C++, Qt, Python, Tcl, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing GUI software engineering team.
• Distributed Operations: Align engineering efforts across globally distributed teams.
• Product Delivery: Drive architecture, design, and execution of intuitive, high-performance GUI applications for FPGA workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product management and backend teams to deliver seamless workflows.

Skills

C++

Qt

Python

Tcl

Java

Team Leadership

Global Leadership

EDA Background

Design Flows

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Altera is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Graphical User Interface (GUI) development team in San Jose, CA! You will manage a team of engineers building next-generation user interfaces for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Your team will directly impact how developers design, optimize, and deploy advanced FPGA technologies.

Job Details

Job Description:

Altera is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Graphical User Interface (GUI) development team in San Jose, CA! You will manage a team of engineers building next-generation user interfaces for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Your team will directly impact how developers design, optimize, and deploy advanced FPGA technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of GUI software engineers.
• Distributed Operations: Coordinate and align engineering efforts across globally distributed engineering teams.
• Product Delivery: Drive the architecture, design, and execution of intuitive, high-performance GUI applications, working with hardware and software development teams across the company.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product management, applications engineering, and core EDA backend teams to deliver seamless workflows.
  

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$187K - $270.7 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering. A PhD is highly preferred.
• 5+ years' Management Experience: Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and managing software engineering teams.
• Global Leadership: Direct experience managing and collaborating with distributed or remote teams.
• EDA Background: 10+ years' experience in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software development. Proven experience with developing highly interactive EDA tools. Thorough understanding of improving user productivity through innovative approaches in GUI design.
• Design Flows: Strong understanding of hardware description languages, synthesis, place-and-route, and ASIC/FPGA design methodologies.
• Technical Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with C++, Qt, Python, Tcl, and Java.
  

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on EDA tool development or related fields.
• Productivity Innovation: Demonstrated success in applying innovative, data-driven approaches to optimize complex user workflows.
  

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.