Senior Director of Post-Silicon Validation

Altera • San Jose, CA

61d

About The Position

About Altera Altera is a leading provider of FPGAs, SoCs, and semiconductor solutions powering innovation across AI, networking, high-performance computing, and embedded systems. We are committed to delivering world-class silicon products through rigorous validation and engineering excellence. Role Overview Altera is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Post-Silicon Validation to lead and drive all aspects of post-silicon validation across multiple product lines. This strategic leadership role is responsible for defining validation roadmaps, ensuring robust silicon bring-up, and enabling high-quality product launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in silicon validation, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale validation programs across multiple product lines.
• Deep expertise in post-silicon validation methodologies, high-speed interfaces, power management, and system-level debug.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with industry-standard validation tools and lab equipment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-performance computing, AI accelerators, or networking silicon products.
• Knowledge of firmware validation, statistical data analysis, and test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile development and modern program management practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement Altera’s post-silicon validation strategy, roadmap, and execution plans to meet quality and time-to-market goals.
• End-to-End Validation Ownership: Oversee the full post-silicon validation lifecycle—from initial bring-up to high-volume production ramp-up.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, verification, software, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless validation and debug processes.
• Technical Excellence: Lead efforts in system-level debugging, performance characterization, and validation methodology development.
• Process Optimization: Establish and continuously improve validation tools, automation frameworks, and lab infrastructure.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust contingency planning and issue resolution.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing validation team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Executive Communication: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on validation progress, risks, and resolutions.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure validation practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director