Software Engineering Manager - Graphical User Interface; GUI

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

• 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.

Pay range for Bay Area, California: $187K – $270.7K (actual salary may vary based on location, experience, and other factors). Incentive opportunities are also available.

• Education – BS or MS in Electrical Engineering;
  PhD highly preferred.
• Management Experience – 5+ years of proven leadership, mentoring, and management of software engineering teams.
• Global Leadership – Direct experience managing and collaborating with distributed or remote teams.
• EDA Background – 10+ years of experience in EDA software development and developing highly interactive EDA tools.
• 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.

• 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 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.

About Altera:
Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy‑to‑use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our comprehensive portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, intellectual property, development tools, system on modules, smartNICs, and IPUs to accelerate innovation.