Altera · 3 months ago
Performance Power Validation Manager
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$143K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expAltera is a leader in programmable solutions, providing innovative tools and technologies for AI applications. The Performance Power Validation Manager will lead a team to ensure silicon products meet stringent power, performance, and quality targets, overseeing validation planning and execution across multiple project phases.
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Responsibilities
Direct and develop a high-performing team of validation and debug engineers and technicians
Define, plan, and execute validation methodologies and test strategies for silicon performance and power metrics
Oversee the execution of validation plans for system-level silicon, ensuring alignment with architectural, electrical, power, performance, and area (PPA) goals
Collaborate closely with architecture, design, and product engineering teams to drive design optimization, root-cause analysis, and failure resolution
Lead post-silicon validation efforts, including bring-up, performance/power measurement, and correlation with pre-silicon models
Manage and guide development of automated software tools, scripts, and infrastructure to accelerate validation and data analysis
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance validation efficiency, quality, and coverage
Deliver status and operations reviews to senior management, highlighting validation progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
Provide mentorship, career development, and technical guidance for team members, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
Partner with manufacturing and product engineering teams to support yield, binning, and performance characterization activities for volume ramp
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in validating system performance and power
3+ years of direct people management or technical leadership experience
Strong understanding of SoC design, bring-up, and validation flows
Proven experience with performance and power measurement methodologies, analysis, and optimization
Hands-on experience with lab validation tools (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, logic analyzers) and data acquisition systems
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Perl, or C/C++
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with design, architecture, and manufacturing teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead debug and root-cause activities across multiple domains
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with FPGA-based validation and post-silicon test environments
Familiarity with power modeling, performance simulation tools, and correlation techniques
Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills
Track record of delivering silicon to mass production with high quality and predictable performance/power outcomes
Benefits
Incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance
Company
Altera
Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2025-04-14Acquired
1988-03-31IPO
Leadership Team
Raghib Hussain
Chief Executive Officer
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