Software Engineering Manager - Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Altera Corporation; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our GUI development team in San Jose, CA. You will mentor engineers building next‑generation user interfaces for EDA tools and work with hardware and software colleagues to deliver high‑performing, intuitive applications.

This role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, distributed collaboration across global teams, and driving architecture and delivery.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years leading software engineering teams.
• 10+ years in EDA software development with GUI tools.
• Strong knowledge of C++, Qt, Python, Tcl and Java.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow GUI software engineers.
• Distributed Operations: Align efforts across globally distributed teams.
• Product Delivery: Drive architecture and execution of GUI applications with hardware/software teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with PM, applications engineering, and backend EDA teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Distributed collaboration

GUI development

C++

Qt

Python

Tcl

Java

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

C++

Qt

Python

Tcl

Java

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 USDWe 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### ## **Additional Locations:**### ## **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.**About Altera**Altera: Accelerating InnovatorsAltera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.