Altera

Sr. Product Designer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software / TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not specified
  • Job Type: Not specified
  • Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 (in California, Colorado, Washington, Texas, and Rhode Island)

We are seeking a Senior Product Designer who is both a strategic thinker and a strong executor. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, help define product vision, and mentor other designers, all while shaping scalable, user-centered experiences across key areas of the platform. We are looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual.

Requirements

  • 4–6 years of experience designing complex, user-facing products
  • Proficient with Figma
  • Skilled in systems thinking and information architecture
  • Clear communicator and team collaborator
  • Strategic, hands-on, and growth-minded

Bonus Points

  • Led or helped evolve design systems
  • Influenced product direction through insights
  • Thrives in fast-moving, iterative environments

Responsibilities

Strategic Design Leadership

  • Drive end-to-end design for major initiatives
  • Translate insights into product direction and scalable UX
  • Partner with PM and Eng leads on long-term planning

Team Collaboration & Influence

  • Present compelling design strategies to stakeholders
  • Contribute to broader product strategy through research and insight
  • Help align design decisions across cross-functional teams

Mentorship & Process Ownership

  • Mentor junior designers and model effective collaboration
  • Elevate design quality and evolve our processes
  • Establish documentation standards and QA touchpoints

Execution & Innovation

  • Oversee projects from concept to delivery
  • Balance priorities across multiple initiatives
  • Explore emerging trends to inform design strategy

Compensation & Benefits

Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. In addition to the salary range, you may be eligible for other compensation, such as a bonus. Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, including medical, retirement, financial, wellness, time off, employee discounts, and others.

Company Culture & Values

We value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together. We support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Application Instructions

If you meet some of the requirements and share our values, we encourage you to apply.

Important Note

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Skills

Figma
Systems Thinking
Information Architecture
Design Systems
UX Design
Product Strategy
Research
Mentorship
Collaboration

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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