Senior Director of Post-Silicon Validation

About Altera

Altera is a leading provider of FPGAs, SoCs, and semiconductor solutions powering innovation across AI, networking, high-performance computing, and embedded systems. We are committed to delivering world-class silicon products through rigorous validation and engineering excellence.

Role Overview

Altera is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Post-Silicon Validation to lead and drive all aspects of post-silicon validation across multiple product lines. This strategic leadership role is responsible for defining validation roadmaps, ensuring robust silicon bring-up, and enabling high-quality product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and implement Altera’s post-silicon validation strategy, roadmap, and execution plans to meet quality and time-to-market goals.

• End-to-End Validation Ownership:
  Oversee the full post-silicon validation lifecycle—from initial bring-up to high-volume production ramp-up.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with design, verification, software, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless validation and debug processes.

• Technical Excellence:
  Lead efforts in system-level debugging, performance characterization, and validation methodology development.

• Process Optimization:
  Establish and continuously improve validation tools, automation frameworks, and lab infrastructure.

• Risk Management:
  Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust contingency planning and issue resolution.

• Team Leadership:
  Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing validation team, fostering innovation and collaboration.

• Executive Communication:
  Provide regular updates to senior leadership on validation progress, risks, and resolutions.

• Compliance & Standards:
  Ensure validation practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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.

$221,500 - $326,350 USD 

*We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.*

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in silicon validation, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record managing large-scale validation programs across multiple product lines.

• Deep expertise in post-silicon validation methodologies, high-speed interfaces, power management, and system-level debug.

• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience with industry-standard validation tools and lab equipment.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-performance computing, AI accelerators, or networking silicon products.

• Knowledge of firmware validation, statistical data analysis, and test automation.

• Familiarity with Agile development and modern program management practices.