Software Development Program Manager

Sumitomo Electric Group • Raleigh, NC

6d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a visionary, technically rigorous, and dynamic Software Development and Software Program Manager to lead the design and development of next-generation Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools focused on optical interconnect systems. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and can drive innovation across photonics, electronics, and software engineering, in a cross-functional team environment. The ideal candidate will combine deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to create and execute development roadmap, in collaboration of a dynamic set of internal contributors and 3rd party development partners.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in EDA software development, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience building EDA tools or simulation platforms in domains such as silicon design.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages used in EDA environments.
• Experience with agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to technical transparency and reproducibility.
• Familiarity with optical modeling, signal integrity, or fiber infrastructure is a strong plus.
• Leader-mindset, strong technical aptitude and business acumen, with attention to detail.
• Ambassador of innovation, thought-leadership, and problem-solving.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical programs and cross-functional teams, from start-up phase to long-term scale-up, that made lasting impact for the customers, community, and the dev. teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with driving executional alignment and operational excellence between internal resources and 3 rd party software development partners.
• Master’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering
• 10+ Years as software development lead or 7+ years as software lead in the EDA field

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with optical modeling, signal integrity, or fiber infrastructure is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of EDA tools tailored for optical interconnect modeling, simulation, and deployment.
• Collaborate with platform architect, networking engineers, hardware architects, and product managers to define tool capabilities and user workflows.
• Lead the development of scalable, modular software systems with emphasis on performance, usability, and extensibility.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and transparency.
• Oversee sprint planning, code reviews, and release cycles with a focus on reproducibility and documentation.
• Ensure interoperability with existing EDA ecosystems, end tools and standards.
• Advocate for user-centric design, including visual workflow cards, annotated guides, and simulation clarity.
• Support occasional matters as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level