Altera Jobs Hiring Now
Altera is hiring for 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering and product management. Migrate Mate updates Altera's live openings daily. Altera is an electronics and hardware company focused on FPGA design, silicon engineering, and programmable logic solutions for computing and AI applications.
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Altera hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 8
- Top team
- Specialized Engineering
- Seniority
- Mid to senior level
- Work type
- 13% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- San Jose
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Job Description:
About the Role
Altera is seeking a visionary and hands‑on Director of AI Transformation & Engineering Excellence to lead enterprise‑wide AI initiatives that accelerate productivity, modernize engineering workflows, and drive innovation. In this role, you will architect advanced AI/ML solutions, build and scale Altera’s AI Office, and elevate engineering excellence across the organization. This position is ideal for a deeply technical leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning, design, and execution of AI‑driven transformation initiatives across Altera.
- Architect scalable, production‑grade AI/ML systems that improve engineering throughput and business productivity.
- Build and mentor an AI Office team focused on innovation, enterprise enablement, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with technology, product, and business leaders to identify and develop AI opportunities with measurable ROI.
- Champion engineering excellence—coding standards, MLOps best practices, automation, and performance optimization.
- Stay ahead of advancements in AI, LLMs, generative models, and intelligent automation to guide technology direction.
- Engage in hands‑on prototyping, model development, and technical reviews.
- Define KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to track the impact of AI transformation efforts.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and a strong can‑do attitude.
Salary Range
- The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
- $206,400 - $290,000 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands‑on AI/ML engineering or applied research leadership.
- MS or PhD in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, or related field.
- Deep expertise in designing, developing, and deploying large‑scale AI/ML solutions.
- Strong proficiency in Python, and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit‑learn.
- Experience leading technical teams and building AI capabilities from the ground up.
- Proven track record in driving AI‑enabled productivity improvements or engineering transformations.
- Excellent communication, cross‑functional leadership, and stakeholder alignment skills.
- A collaborative mindset, high ownership, and a team‑first, can‑do approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience launching or leading an AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
- Expertise in LLMs, generative AI, RAG systems, and vector retrieval technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and scalable distributed systems.
- Publications, patents, or research contributions in ML/AI.
Job Type: Regular
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Job Description:
About the Role
Altera is seeking a visionary and hands‑on Director of AI Transformation & Engineering Excellence to lead enterprise‑wide AI initiatives that accelerate productivity, modernize engineering workflows, and drive innovation. In this role, you will architect advanced AI/ML solutions, build and scale Altera’s AI Office, and elevate engineering excellence across the organization. This position is ideal for a deeply technical leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning, design, and execution of AI‑driven transformation initiatives across Altera.
- Architect scalable, production‑grade AI/ML systems that improve engineering throughput and business productivity.
- Build and mentor an AI Office team focused on innovation, enterprise enablement, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with technology, product, and business leaders to identify and develop AI opportunities with measurable ROI.
- Champion engineering excellence—coding standards, MLOps best practices, automation, and performance optimization.
- Stay ahead of advancements in AI, LLMs, generative models, and intelligent automation to guide technology direction.
- Engage in hands‑on prototyping, model development, and technical reviews.
- Define KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to track the impact of AI transformation efforts.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and a strong can‑do attitude.
Salary Range
- The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
- $206,400 - $290,000 USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands‑on AI/ML engineering or applied research leadership.
- MS or PhD in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, or related field.
- Deep expertise in designing, developing, and deploying large‑scale AI/ML solutions.
- Strong proficiency in Python, and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit‑learn.
- Experience leading technical teams and building AI capabilities from the ground up.
- Proven track record in driving AI‑enabled productivity improvements or engineering transformations.
- Excellent communication, cross‑functional leadership, and stakeholder alignment skills.
- A collaborative mindset, high ownership, and a team‑first, can‑do approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience launching or leading an AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
- Expertise in LLMs, generative AI, RAG systems, and vector retrieval technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and scalable distributed systems.
- Publications, patents, or research contributions in ML/AI.
Job Type: Regular
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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Working at Altera
Altera's 8 open roles are mid to senior level, and about 13% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are specialized engineering, product management, and project & program management. Altera designs and develops FPGA chips and programmable semiconductor solutions used across computing, networking, and AI workloads. The company employs engineers across silicon design, foundry operations, field applications, and product planning, as well as leaders in program operations and hardware engineering. Most Altera roles are based in San Jose, with some in San Jose and Maryland.
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How many jobs is Altera hiring for right now?
Altera is hiring for 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in specialized engineering and product management. Roles span silicon design, product planning, foundry engineering, and field applications, with positions at both individual contributor and director levels.
What kinds of roles does Altera hire for?
The most active teams are specialized engineering, product management, and project & program management. Altera's open positions cover FPGA silicon design, DDR and IO subsystem architecture, foundry engineering, product planning, field applications engineering, and program operations. Leadership and director-level roles appear regularly alongside senior individual contributor positions. Most postings are mid to senior level.
Are Altera jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 13% of Altera's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in San Jose. Each Altera listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Altera?
Find a role that fits your background among Altera's open listings on Migrate Mate, then follow the link through to Altera's own careers site to submit your application directly. Altera manages its own hiring process, including screening, interviews, and offers, independent of Migrate Mate.
Does Altera hire entry-level?
Most of Altera's open roles on Migrate Mate are mid to senior level as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Altera listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Altera hiring?
Most Altera roles are based in San Jose, with some in San Jose and Maryland, and about 13% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.