Senior Staff Optical Engineer, Validation

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

The Senior Staff Optical Engineer, Validation will implement creative solutions to accelerate design and tape-out of photonics products. In this position, you will be a part of optics development team, collaborating closely with CAD and foundry process teams working on the development and support of next generation photonics design flow and design automation. You will be required to provide technical leadership in the development of design flows and methodologies using industry standard EDA software. You may be responsible for new EDA tool evaluations, selections, support, collateral creation PDK, and CAD flow development for the optical design teams. The successful candidate will be part of a development team and responsible for all aspects of engineering design and productization.

What You Can Expect

• Perform qualification of the components/integrated circuits and manage transfer to the production team.
• Collaborate closely with CAD and foundry process teams working on the development and support of next generation photonics design flow and design automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams consisting of Digital and Analog Circuit designers, Signal/Power Integrity, and substrate layout, and system design team.
• Responsibility changes from time to time depending on the priority of the team and products.
• The person is expected to catch up with the new responsibility quickly and execute.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience OR Master's degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or related fields with 3-5 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics, semiconductor physics, optical component design, fabrication and test.
• Emphasis in high speed optical components or equivalent. Industrial experience is strongly desirable.
• Proven record in at least one of the following areas: semiconductor optical devices such as waveguide devices, detectors, modulators and other integrated components.
• Hands-on experience with optical bench-top validation setups and data analysis. Proven track record in device characterization and testing within a development environment.
• Background in high-speed testing is a strong plus.
• Use of optical and electronic modeling and simulation software to design electro-optical devices and generate GDS level mask data for device fabrication.
  Familiarity or direct experience in the standard Si/CMOS/MEMS process technologies required for fabrication and integration of electrical and optical devices. Experience of 2.5/3D integration in optical platform is a plus.
• Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience.
• Effective communication and presentation
• Team player who works well with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves and highly flexible working style with the ability to transition quickly across projects and technologies.
• Action-oriented and proactive self-starter with an exceptional degree of confidence and commitment to effectively complete their execution.
• Flexibility to adapt to the priorities of the team and company.
• Effective team player who collaborates well with cross-functional and global teams.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
130,740 - 195,800, $ per annum

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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