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CadenceSr. Software Engineering Manager (Framework/Graphics)
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LocationHOME CHINA; SHANGHAI
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience20+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelors or Masters in software/computer science/mechanical engineering or related engineering domains
20+ years of experience in the Software Industry with experience in managing Framework & Graphics domains
Proven leadership and demonstrated ability for team development
Strong technical background with demonstrated experience in C++, C#, .NET, Python, Windows, and Linux
Strong C++/C#/Python and software architecture
Proven experience with UI/application framework design, APIs, plug-in architecture
2D/3D graphics visualization experience
Proven experience with performance profiling, memory management, and multithreading
Experience with Cross-platform development and backward compatibility
Experience with Automated testing, debugging, CI/CD, and code-quality practices
Requirements translation and effort estimation
Coordinating Framework, Graphics, Geometry, UX, QA, and product teams
Managing technical debt, risks, dependencies, and release readiness
Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers, set expectations, provide feedback, and build a high-performing delivery-focused team
Excellent communication skills for working with engineering teams, product stakeholders, QA, program management, and senior leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make practical decisions under technical and schedule constraints
Ability to drive accountability, remove execution blockers, and maintain focus on predictable, high-quality delivery
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and build alignment around technical priorities and delivery commitments
Experience with using Avalonia, Gigasoft, or SciChart
Skills
C++
C#
.NET
Python
Windows
Linux
UI/application framework design
APIs
plug-in architecture
2D/3D graphics
performance profiling
memory management
multithreading
Cross-platform development
backward compatibility
Automated testing
debugging
CI/CD
code-quality practices
Avalonia
Gigasoft
SciChart
GitHub Copilot
Cursor
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About the role
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Development Lead to manage the Apex Framework & Graphics teams in China. This role will provide technical and people leadership for application framework, UI infrastructure, visualization, and graphics capabilities that are central to Apex product usability, extensibility, and performance. The successful candidate will partner closely with Framework, Graphics, Geometry, Meshing, Pre- and Post- processing teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure aligned with business and product objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and execute R&D initiatives in the Framework & Graphics domain.
• Collaborate with various internal and external teams to deliver multiple projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the Framework and Graphics domains.
• Drive process improvements and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.
• Participate in weekly technical discussions and provide feasibility analysis or concerns
Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelors or Masters in software/computer science/mechanical engineering or related engineering domains
Experience
• 20+ years of experience in the Software Industry with experience in managing Framework & Graphics domains
• Proven leadership and demonstrated ability for team development
• Strong technical background with demonstrated experience in C++, C#, .NET, Python, Windows, and Linux.
• Strong C++/C#/Python and software architecture
• Proven experience with UI/application framework design, APIs, plug-in architecture
• 2D/3D graphics visualization experience
• Proven experience with performance profiling, memory management, and multithreading
• Experience with Cross-platform development and backward compatibility
• Experience with Automated testing, debugging, CI/CD, and code-quality practices
• Requirements translation and effort estimation
• Coordinating Framework, Graphics, Geometry, UX, QA, and product teams
• Managing technical debt, risks, dependencies, and release readiness
• Experience with using Avalonia, Gigasoft, or SciChart a big plus
• Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools to improve coding productivity, code review efficiency, documentation, and engineering workflows.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools to improve coding productivity, code review efficiency, documentation, and engineering workflows.
Soft Skills
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers, set expectations, provide feedback, and build a high-performing delivery-focused team.
• Excellent communication skills for working with engineering teams, product stakeholders, QA, program management, and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make practical decisions under technical and schedule constraints.
• Ability to drive accountability, remove execution blockers, and maintain focus on predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and build alignment around technical priorities and delivery commitments.N/A
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