Director of Foundry Engineering

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. About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click "Get Started" below to drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit.