# AI Lead Architect - Silicon Design Execution at Altera

- Company: Altera
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.altera.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $206K to $303K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-20
- Apply by: 2026-11-04
- Apply: https://altera.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Altera/job/San-Jose-California-United-States/AI-Lead-Architect---Silicon-Design-Execution_R03204
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/altera-ai-lead-architect-silicon-design-execution/

## About the role

Altera is seeking an AI Lead in HW Engineering to define and drive the company's AI strategy for chip design and to lead its deployment into design, verification, and implementation workflows. This is a senior, individual-contributor role intended for an engineer with deep hardware/EDA credibility who can act as a change agent — identifying where AI and machine learning can meaningfully accelerate and improve hardware development, building the case for adoption, and partnering with engineering teams across the...

## What they're looking for

- 12+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor/hardware design, verification, or implementation, with deep familiarity with EDA tools and flows
- Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML techniques to real engineering workflows, ideally within chip design, verification, or physical implementation
- Track record of leading technical initiatives and driving adoption of new methodologies across engineering teams without direct management authority
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior customers, build rapport, and navigate challenging technical conversations with credibility, diplomacy, and influence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present strategy and progress to senior leadership
- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience