Engineering Leader of AI Transformation
Posted 9 days ago
alteraSan Jose (CA)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems Design Services
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$206,400 - $290,000
About the role
Director Of Ai Transformation & Engineering ExcellenceAltera 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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$206,400 - $290,000 USDWe use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.Qualifications10+ 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 QualificationsExperience 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: RegularShift: Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: San Jose, California, United StatesAdditional Locations:
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