Altera
Software Product Manager
San Jose, California, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$149k-$216kDetected 17 days ago
C++LinuxCustomer SuccessFPGAEmbedded SystemsLeadershipPublic Speaking
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About the role
- The PMM will shape the market conversation around Arm and RISC-V based embedded capabilities and position Altera as a leader in addressing them.
- Equip sales teams with embedded-focused pitch decks, competitive positioning and objection handling, and use-case and vertical-specific messaging
- Identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable marketing strategies
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Altera's outward-facing embedded processing narrative and positioning across the embedded software stack, processor and peripherals, and RTOS/OS ecosystem
- Lead messaging for core innovations, including Hard Processing Systems (HPS), Nios V RISC-V soft IP processors, and the application stacks and strategies
- Build the inward and outward narrative that connects embedded features to business outcomes and maps customer needs to Altera solutions
- Develop high-quality, customer-facing assets including solution briefs, whitepapers, blogs, website product pages, sales presentations and executive decks
- Analyze competitive embedded positioning to develop differentiated messaging highlighting SoC-based capabilities
Requirements
- The candidate must have a BS degree in engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience developing embedded software (Linux or bare metal)
- 3+ years of experience in product marketing, technical marketing, or related role
- 1+ years of experience in developing embedded processing and peripheral system architectures
- Experience in semiconductors, embedded systems, or infrastructure technologies
- Strong understanding of embedded fundamentals, including C / C++ proficiency, Embedded Linux, debugging and validation, and development tools/workflows
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear customer value
- Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
- Demonstrated ability to create external-facing technical content and messaging
- Revise a clear, differentiated Altera embedded narrative
- Deliver compelling messaging around Altera's embedded leadership
- Enable sales with strong embedded solution positioning and tools
- Launch impactful campaigns aligned to advancing Go To Market (GTM) for new HPS solutions
- Position Altera as the trusted embedded platform provider
Skills
- Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc.
Compensation
- The pay range below is for Bay Area California only.
- Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc.
- We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
Company info
- We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
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