Software Engineering Manager – GUI for EDA Tools

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

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.