Senior Director, Solutions Architecture

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About Altera

Altera, a leading innovator in programmable logic solutions, is redefining the future of computing through cutting-edge FPGA, SoC, and embedded technologies. We empower industries from data centers to automotive to accelerate innovation and performance.

Position Summary

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Senior Director of Solutions Architecture to lead a global team of architects and technologists. This role is critical in shaping Altera’s customer-facing technical strategy, driving adoption of our FPGA and SoC solutions, and aligning architecture with customer needs across verticals such as cloud, networking, automotive, and industrial.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and scale a high-performing global Solutions Architecture team.

  • Define and execute the architectural vision aligned with Altera’s product roadmap and customer requirements.

  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Sales to influence product direction and go-to-market strategies.

• Customer Engagement

  • Serve as a senior technical advisor to strategic customers and partners.

  • Drive technical pre-sales engagements, solution design, and proof-of-concept development.

  • Ensure customer success through deep technical alignment and post-sales support strategies.

• Innovation & Enablement

  • Champion the development of reference architectures, design patterns, and reusable IP.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide architectural decisions.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with engineering to influence product features and roadmap based on customer feedback.

  • Work closely with marketing to develop technical content, whitepapers, and solution briefs.

  • Represent Altera at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; PhD is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in technical leadership roles, including architecture, systems engineering, or solutions development.
• Deep expertise in FPGAs, SoCs, embedded systems, or high-performance computing.
• Proven track record of leading global technical teams and engaging with enterprise customers.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical solutions into business value.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in verticals such as data center, 5G/telecom, automotive, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML acceleration, RTL design, HLS, or hardware/software co-design.
• Prior experience in a semiconductor or programmable logic company.

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