CareerPlan

Director of Foundry Engineering

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$210k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead foundry engagement, advanced process technology enablement, and manufacturing execution for Altera's FPGA and programmable device portfolio.

Role type

Director of Foundry Engineering

Builds

High-volume production of FPGA and programmable silicon

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / FPGA / Process Technology

Required skills

Semiconductor manufacturing, foundry engineering, process technology, yield engineering, reliability validation, cross-functional program leadership, supply chain management, cost modeling, risk management

Preferred skills

Logic/SoC/FPGA product support, senior people management, multi-foundry strategies

Technologies

Advanced CMOS process nodes, PDK, design-to-manufacturing flows

Responsibilities

Oversee silicon manufacturing operations from first silicon through high-volume production; Lead yield improvement, defect reduction, and reliability validation; Manage technical relationships with external foundry partners; Lead process technology selection and qualification; Build and mentor a high-performing foundry engineering organization; Manage foundry-related risks and capacity planning

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management