Field Sales Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Field Sales Engineer – New England

Location: Must reside in Greater Boston

Territory: New England (MA, NH, VT, ME, RI, CT)

About Altera

Altera accelerates innovation with high-performance, programmable FPGA solutions used across AI, robotics, networking, automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and next-generation data centers. Our technology empowers engineers and organizations to transform bold ideas into reality.

The Role

The Field Sales Engineer will lead the engagement with select customers across New England, generate new FPGA design opportunities, and guide customer engineering teams from initial architecture discussions through design win and production.

Key Responsibilities

Territory & Account Leadership

• Build and expand relationships at major accounts to generate new opportunities and secure design wins.
• Lead strategic sales motions and initiatives to increase Altera’s market presence.
• Develop account plans and strategies to increase Altera’s market share.

Sales Execution & Forecasting

• Own regional sales targets across new opportunities, design wins, and revenue.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce pipeline visibility and deliver reliable forecasting.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and applications engineering to accelerate customer support and design-in success.

Customer Engagement

• Represent Altera at customer meetings, technical discussions, and local industry events to strengthen our brand and influence in the region.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the Future: Work with programmable technologies powering AI, robotics, aerospace, defense, and next-gen data centers.
• Innovation at the Core: Engage with advanced FPGA solutions that drive real-world impact.
• Career Growth: Access world-class training, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and customer success.
• Competitive Rewards: Comprehensive compensation, incentives, and robust benefits.
• Local Impact, Global Reach: Represent a global brand while owning a high-growth New England territory.

Salary Range 

The compensation below is reflective of a sales role that includes a salary + incentive. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor within the US market. Actual compensation may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc.

$209.2K - $341.3K USD 

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. 

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
• 10+ years of technical frontline outside sales experience of semiconductor solutions
• Residence in Greater Boston
• Knowledge of the New England technology customers and market

Preferred

• Semiconductor sales experience (FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, ASSPs, ASICs)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with major distributors (e.g., Arrow Electronics, Macnica)

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

Massachusetts, United States (Remote)

Additional 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.