Engineering Leader of AI Transformation
Listed on 2026-07-01
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Business & Operations
Director Of Ai Transformation & Engineering Excellence
Altera 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 Responsibilities
- Lead 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 USD
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Qualifications
- 10+ 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, Tensor Flow, 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 Qualifications
- Experience 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: Regular
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary
Location:
San Jose, California, United States
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