Job Description

Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Responsibilities & Skills

Lattice Semiconductor is seeking a Principal UI Engineer to join the EDA tools development team in Pune. This position is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team with ample opportunity to contribute, learn and grow.

Accountabilities

• Lead UI Modernization InitiativesDrive the migration of legacy UI codebases into newer, scalable platforms (e.g., Java/Swing, web‑based frameworks). Use AI‑powered code‑transformation and refactoring tools to accelerate modernization efforts.
• Define Future‑Facing User ExperiencesEnsure Lattice EDA tools deliver intuitive, coherent, and productive user experiences across platforms—enabling engineers to design, debug, and optimize FPGA systems with ease.
• Cross‑Functional Architectural OwnershipTranslate marketing requirements into UI architecture, UX flows, interaction models, and functional specifications. Own the design intent throughout implementation.
• Mentorship & Technical LeadershipGuide junior UI engineers, promote best practices, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in UI engineering and UX design.
• UX and Visual Design ExcellenceElevate the aesthetic and functional quality of the Lattice EDA suite, including layouts, color systems, iconography, and design patterns that reflect contemporary standards.
• Accessibility & Inclusive DesignChampion accessible UI development—including disability‑friendly interactions, optimized workflows for diverse user needs, keyboard‑only navigation, contrast‑optimized themes, and screen‑reader compatibility.
• Workflow Optimization for Power UsersReimagine and streamline engineer workflows through thoughtful interaction design, responsive UI behaviors, automation‑driven assistance, and human‑centered UX optimizations.
• User Research & Usability TestingIdentify opportunities for user studies, conduct heuristic evaluations, gather real‑world feedback, and iteratively enhance UI designs.
• Maintain High Engineering StandardsEnsure performance, stability, scalability, and maintainability of UI architectures. Establish robust design documentation and technical guidelines.
• Drive Process ImprovementsContribute to the Spec and Plan process and continuously improve development methodologies.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, HCI, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in UI engineering for complex systems such as EDA tools, CAD applications, modeling environments, or other professional engineering software.
• Experience modernizing large legacy UI codebases, including use of AI‑assisted refactoring, code translation models, or automation‑based transformation tools.
• Strong UI architecture expertise across one or more modern environments (e.g., Java UI frameworks, web technologies, cross‑platform UI systems).
• Deep understanding of UX principles, human‑computer interaction, information hierarchy, interaction models, and end‑to‑end workflow design.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, TCL, or shell scripting.
• Knowledge of FPGA or ASIC design workflows is a strong plus.
• Background in performance‑sensitive UI engineering (e.g., visualization, large data models, graphical workflows) is desirable.
• Independent problem‑solving ability, attention to detail, and proven project leadership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multifunctional teams.

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.

Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 800 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com. You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

Lattice

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