Director of Foundry Engineering
$209,500 - $303,250 per year
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$209,500 - $303,250 per year
Occupations
Architectural and Engineering ManagersEngineers, All OtherElectronics Engineers, Except ComputerIndustries
Semiconductor and Related Device ManufacturingElectronic Computer ManufacturingOther Nonferrous Metal Foundries- 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 organization
- Set clear goals, accountability, and development plans for senior technical staff
- Promote a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration
- Business & Risk Management
- Manage foundry‐related risks, capacity planning, and long‐term supply assurance
- Support cost modeling, node transition strategies, and sourcing decisions
- Contribute to executive strategy reviews, program updates, and milestone reporting
- 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
- 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
- Job Type
- RegularShiftShift 1 (United States of America)
- Primary Location
Level
ManagerL7
Salary
$209,500 - $303,250 per year
Location
San Jose, CA
Occupation
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Industry
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday
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