Job Details:

Job Description: 

About Altera:

Altera empowers customers to unlock the full potential of data through cutting-edge programmable platforms. In Q4 2023, Intel announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024 with ongoing support from Intel. This will give Altera the autonomy and flexibility it needs to fully accelerate its growth and more effectively compete in the FPGA industry, which serves a broad array of markets, including the data center, communications, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense sectors.

This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.

About the Role:

The Engineering Chief of Staff position has primary responsibility for completion of high-level activities directly for a member of Altera's executive team. The nature of the job varies based on the executive, leadership team and organization's changing needs, and may evolve over time.

This position plays a key role in sensing and working directly with the broader Engineering organization and staff to help set priorities and understand gaps, also working with other senior executives across Altera as required.

This position provides high-performing, high-potential professionals at Altera with an opportunity for accelerated business and leadership learning with a unique assignment reporting to, and receiving mentoring directly from, their executive. The length of the assignment is targeted to be 24 months but may be shortened or extended based on business needs or a joint determination with their executive.

The Altera Engineering Chief of Staff will report to and directly support Premal Buch, Head of Engineering and his direct staff. This position will provide counsel, assistance, and coordination to drive business decision-making and learning and development processes and solutions to assure successful execution of the strategic business objectives. The role will require the development of strong relationships within the Engineering organization and with partner organization stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Engineering COS/TA will manage all staff activities, staff meetings and such, creating collaterals for internal and external purposes, as well as driving organizational special projects and Engineering stakeholder relationship management.

• This position requires a strong knowledge of Altera, our strategy, our customer landscape, our processes, and our policies. With an ability to work across a broad scope of business arenas to ensure that the Head of Engineering is focused on the most critical elements necessary to drive strategic results for the company.

• This position plays a key role in sensing and working directly with the broader organization and staff to help set priorities and understand gaps, also working with other senior leaders and executives across Altera and their Chiefs of Staff as required (globally).

Other job duties and responsibilities may include:

• Driving day to day schedule and execution operation.

• Developing strong lateral connections with business groups.

• Creating and defining the business processes within the Engineering org or a specific group/ function.

• Integrating standard operations functions like HR, Finance, Staffing - working with external teams and customers on planning, reviews, and driving

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience related to semiconductor/software industries

• MBA preferred, but not required

• Strong understanding of FPGA products, technologies, and Altera's business strategies preferred, but not required

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Strong networking abilities and leadership capabilities.

• Be resourceful and trustworthy with sensitive information.

• Strong business acumen and organization savvy and expertise to get results across multiple groups and disciplines.

• The skills to coach senior leaders and staff for Altera's best interests and strategic objectives.

• Skills to understand and interpret industry trends and ability to create and drive strategies.

• Independent work style, while simultaneously managing diverse and extensive assignments, remaining organized and productive in a complex environment.

• Strong self-initiative, persistence and skills to deal with a high degree of ambiguity and drive clarity in key areas.

• Detail orientation and skills to gather, analyze and interpret data to drive financial results.

• Skills to interact and communicate effectively with the executives both internal and external to the organization.

• Strong program management background and proven track record for delivering multiple global-scale, high-impact, cross-functional programs simultaneously in an ever-evolving business environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with skills to synthesize abstract complex information into clear messages to create impactful presentations.

• Ability to handle high degrees of task and deadline pressure.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, San Jose

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

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.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:  https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/benefits.html

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$174,090.00-$261,135.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.