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About Altera At Altera , our independence as the world's largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider ... Provide foundry and process insights to influence architecture, IP strategy, and product planning ...

Altera is seeking a DirectorofEngineering to lead a world-class engineering organization ... This leader will drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of software IP technologies ...

About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA solutions provider ... the Design, Architecture, and Physical Design teams to achieve timing convergence from ...

About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA solutions provider ... You will work closely with architecture, RTL, DFT, synthesis, verification, and methodology teams ...

About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA solutions provider ... Architecture and Design based on the latest protocol specifications for DDR and LPDDR devices

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Senior FPGA Compiler (Router) Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$152K - $195K/yr

Altera is a leader in FPGA innovation, delivering programmable solutions that power AI, cloud ... Work closely with architecture, synthesis, timing (STA), and hardware teams to align routing ...

About Altera At Altera , our independence as the world's largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider ... Partner with architecture, routing, and STA teams to align placement strategies with FPGA device ...

... Altera's product roadmap, competitive solutions, marketing and business development teams, sales/field/support teams, and customers. You'll work closely with engineering architecture and execution ...

About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA solutions provider ... architecture, IP integration, and timing/voltage/temperature considerations * 5+ years of ...

Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$118K - $169K/yr

About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider ... You will work closely with architecture, RTL, DFT, synthesis, verification, and methodology teams ...

Job Details: Altera is responsible for High-Speed Protocol IP development, which includes ... Create comprehensive verification and validation plan based on IP/FPGA architecture specifications ...

FPGA System Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$118K - $172K/yr

In this role, you will work directly with strategic customers to architect, implement, optimize, and benchmark advanced signal processing and embedded computing solutions on Altera FPGA platforms.

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Director of Foundry Engineering

Altera Corporation

San Jose, CA • On-site

$209K - $303K/yr

Full-time

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Job Details:
Job Description:
About Altera
At Altera™, our independence as the world's largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry-leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely-empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.
About the Role
Altera is seeking a Director of Foundry Engineering to lead foundry engagement, advanced process technology enablement, and manufacturing execution for Altera's FPGA and programmable device portfolio. This leader will serve as the primary technical interface between Altera and its external foundry partners, ensuring robust silicon readiness, manufacturability, yield, reliability, and cost optimization across multiple technology nodes.
This role is critical to Altera's silicon strategy, driving execution from early process definition through high-volume manufacturing while collaborating closely with design, product engineering, quality, supply chain, and executive leadership.
Why Altera
  • Lead foundry strategy for cutting-edge FPGA and programmable technologies

  • Partner with world-class silicon, design, and product teams

  • Influence long-term manufacturing and technology decisions at the enterprise level

  • Opportunity to shape Altera's next generation of programmable solutions

Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Operations & Engineering
  • Oversee silicon manufacturing operations & engineering from first silicon through high-volume production

  • Lead yield improvement, defect reduction, parametric optimization, and reliability validation efforts

  • Partner with Product Engineering and Quality teams to resolve yield, reliability, and excursion issues

  • Ensure robust manufacturing flows, change control, and continuous improvement

Foundry & Process Technology Leadership
  • Own and manage Altera's technical relationships with external foundry partners across advanced and mature process nodes

  • Lead process technology selection, qualification, and risk assessment aligned to product roadmaps

  • Drive foundry process enablement, PDK readiness, and design-to-manufacturing alignment

  • Represent Altera in joint technology reviews, process roadmap discussions, and executive-level engagements

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Design Engineering, DTCO teams, Product Line Management, Supply Chain, and Operations

  • Support early design decisions to optimize manufacturability, cost, performance, and schedule

  • Provide foundry and process insights to influence architecture, IP strategy, and product planning

Team Leadership & Development
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing foundry engineering organization

  • Set clear goals, accountability, and development plans for senior technical staff

  • Promote a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration

Business & Risk Management
  • Manage foundry-related risks, capacity planning, and long-term supply assurance

  • Support cost modeling, node transition strategies, and sourcing decisions

  • Contribute to executive strategy reviews, program updates, and milestone reporting

Salary Range
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.
$209,500 - $303,250 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field

  • 15+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, foundry engineering, or process technology

  • Demonstrated experience working directly with major semiconductor foundries

  • Experience in advanced CMOS process nodes, yield engineering, and reliability

  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting logic, SoC, or FPGA products

  • Prior people management experience at the senior manager or director level
  • Familiarity with multi-foundry or foundry-agnostic manufacturing strategies

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.