Director of Foundry Engineering

About the role

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.

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

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