# Director of Foundry Engineering at Altera

- Company: Altera
- What the company does: Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.altera.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $210K to $303K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://altera.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Altera/job/San-Jose-California-United-States/Director-of-Foundry-Engineering_R03227-1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/altera-director-of-foundry-engineering/

## 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.

## What they're looking for

- 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