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Altera · 2 months ago

VP, SerDes Validation and Applications

positionSan Jose, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date15+ years exp

Altera is a leader in programmable solutions from cloud to edge, delivering cutting-edge FPGA, CPLD, and IP technologies. The Vice President of SerDes Validation and Applications will lead the organization to ensure the performance and customer success of high-speed serial interface technologies across Altera’s product portfolio.

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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

Qualification

SerDes technologiesHigh-speed serial protocolsSemiconductor validationElectrical characterizationFPGA toolsScripting PythonScripting TclLab equipmentLeadershipCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Company

Altera

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Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
dateFounded in 1983
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.altera.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (67)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-04-14Acquired
1988-03-31IPO

Leadership Team

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Raghib Hussain
Chief Executive Officer
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