Product Marketing Manager

Security Product Marketing ManagerAltera is seeking a Security Product Marketing Manager to define and drive our outward-facing security vision and narrative, translating advanced FPGA security capabilities into clear, differentiated customer value across design, data, and supply chain security.This role goes beyond feature positioning to define how security enables customer success, helping organizations build resilient, long-life, and trusted systems. The PMM will shape the market conversation around emerging threats and position Altera as a leader in addressing them—including the accelerating industry transformation driven by evolving global regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), CNSA requirements, and other government security mandates.The ideal candidate will simplify complex security concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with executives, architects, and developers—clearly articulating why security is becoming a foundational system requirement and why Altera's FPGA-based platforms uniquely enable long-term, adaptable protection.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain Altera's outward-facing security narrative and positioning across design security, data security, and supply chain securityLead messaging for core innovations, including Secure Device Manager (SDM) as root of trust, crypto agility, and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) adoption and transition strategiesBuild the inward and outward narrative that connects security features to business outcomes and maps customer threats to Altera solutionsDevelop high-quality, customer-facing assets including solution briefs, whitepapers, blogs, website product pages, sales presentations and executive decksEquip sales teams with security-focused pitch decks, competitive positioning and objection handling, and use-case and vertical-specific messagingAnalyze competitive security positioning to develop differentiated messaging highlighting FPGA-based crypto agility, lifecycle security advantages and supply chain protection capabilitiesIdentify emerging trends and translate them into actionable marketing strategiesThe 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.$ 118.9K - $ 172.2K USDWe use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in product marketing, technical marketing, or a related role.Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.Experience in semiconductors, embedded systems, or infrastructure technologies.Demonstrated ability to create external-facing technical content and messaging.Strong understanding of security fundamentals, including:Secure boot and root of trustCryptography concepts and key managementHardware-based security principlesNetwork security technologies, including MACsec (Media Access Control Security) and IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)Secure communications, authentication, encryption, and key exchange protocolsProven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear customer value.Preferred QualificationsExperience with hardware or platform security (FPGA, SoC, ASIC, or infrastructure systems)Familiarity with Post-quantum cryptography (PQC), crypto agility and lifecycle security and regulatory frameworks (CRA, CNSA, FIPS, etc.)Experience marketing to regulated or high-assurance industriesBackground in developing security-focused campaigns or thought leadershipWhat Success Looks LikeWithin the first 6 to 12 months this leader will:Revise a clear, differentiated Altera security narrativeDeliver compelling messaging around crypto agility, PQC readiness, and lifecycle securityEnable sales with strong security positioning and toolsLaunch impactful campaigns aligned to regulatory shifts (CRA and beyond) and emerging threats (quantum, advanced attacks)Position Altera as the trusted security platform providerAltera is redefining how programmable platforms enable secure, adaptable systems. As security requirements accelerate, this role sits at the center of shaping how the industry understands and adopts next-generation security architectures.You will play a key role in defining how customers build systems that are not only secure today, but resilient for decades to come.Job Type: RegularShift: Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: San Jose, California, United StatesAdditional Locations: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.