Director of Foundry Engineering

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Director of Foundry Engineering to oversee silicon manufacturing operations and lead advanced process technology for their FPGA and programmable device portfolio. This role involves engaging closely with external foundry partners to ensure robust silicon readiness, manage yield and reliability, and drive complex manufacturing strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years in semiconductor manufacturing with expertise in major foundries, yield engineering, and process technology.

Qualifications

• 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 and yield engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee silicon manufacturing operations & engineering from first silicon through production.
• Lead yield improvement, defect reduction, and optimization efforts.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing foundry engineering organization.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Foundry engineering

Yield engineering

Reliability validation

Job description

Altera .‐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 organizationAltera 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 factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, 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**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