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Software Engineering Manager - Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Altera SemiconductorSan Jose, California

$187,000 - $270,700 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$187,000-$270,700/year
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

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 withC++, 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.

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FAQs About Software Engineering Manager - Graphical User Interface (GUI) Jobs at Altera Semiconductor

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What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Altera Semiconductor?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $187,000 and $270,700 per year.
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Altera Semiconductor lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Altera Semiconductor?
Altera Semiconductor is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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