VP, SerDes Validation and Applications

Altera • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Altera, a leader in programmable solutions from cloud to edge, delivers cutting-edge FPGA, CPLD, and IP technologies. As a standalone business unit spun out from Intel’s Programmable Solutions Group, Altera is driving innovation in high-speed connectivity, AI acceleration, and next-generation data infrastructure. We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Vice President to lead our SerDes Validation and Applications Engineering organization. This role is critical to ensuring the robustness, performance, and customer success of Altera’s high-speed serial interface technologies across our FPGA product portfolio.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor validation, with deep expertise in SerDes technologies.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of high-speed serial protocols and signal integrity challenges.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs), scripting (Python, Tcl), and FPGA tools (Quartus, Vivado).
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the validation and applications strategy for SerDes IP across Altera’s product lines.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure first-time silicon success and customer satisfaction.
• Represent Altera in industry standards bodies and technical forums related to SerDes technologies.
• Oversee post-silicon validation, electrical characterization, and compliance testing of SerDes interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, JESD, SATA).
• Drive development of automated test platforms and regression suites for SerDes validation.
• Ensure robust system-level validation and debug methodologies are in place.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of validation and applications engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and manage capital equipment and resource allocation for validation labs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to strategic customers during product bring-up and deployment.
• Collaborate with sales and field engineering teams to resolve customer issues and gather feedback for future product improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Master's degree