Marvell Technology ยท 1 day ago
Distinguished Engineer - Optical System Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $306K/yrMarvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that form the backbone of data infrastructure. The Distinguished Optical System Architect will drive innovations in optical connectivity, focusing on designing and optimizing co-packaged optics solutions for high-density ASIC/Switch systems.
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Hiring Manager
Jeff Shiverdaker
Responsibilities
Lead the design of co-packaged optics architectures, enabling high bandwidth , low latency Optical interconnect while ensuring integration with High radix ASIC sub-system
Develop novel co-packaged optics architectures to meet next-generation performance and efficiency requirements
Design, simulate, and analyze CPO systems at both the optical and electrical levels
Work on optimizing signal integrity, power efficiency, and thermal management in co-packaged optics
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in co-packaged optics, photonics, and semiconductor technologies
Investigate new optical materials, components, and system architectures to advance the state-of-the-art in CPO solutions
Work with other architects, electrical engineers, and system designers to ensure the successful integration of co-packaged optics into the broader system architecture
Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure scalability and reliability of the design
Lead the development of CPO prototypes, including validation of optical and electrical performance
Design and execute experiments to characterize the performance of the optical and electronic components
Document design specifications, test results, and system-level performance analysis
Present results and updates to senior management and technical stakeholders
Provide support for patent filings and technical papers related to CPO technology
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Expertise in key components such as photonic integrated circuits (PICs), photodetectors, modulators and in-depth knowledge of optical systems, including waveguides, lenses, and fibers
Experience in designing and optimizing optical interconnects for high-speed communication, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) and other optical modulation techniques
Proficiency in designing and optimizing co-packaged optics within a system architecture, ensuring high performance in terms of data throughput, power efficiency, and thermal management
Knowledge of signal integrity and power distribution techniques in high-speed optical systems
Understanding of heat dissipation methods specific to co-packaged optics to prevent system overheating
Proficiency in designing and analyzing high-speed circuits and interfaces that complement optical systems
Understanding of advanced signal processing methods for high-speed data transmission, including modulation techniques, error correction, and noise management
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, especially as they relate to integrating photonic devices with electronic components in a co-packaged manner
Familiarity with techniques for packaging photonic devices and integrating them with the electronic components in a compact form
Ability to build, test, and debug prototypes of co-packaged optics systems
Preferred
Familiarity with tools like SPICE, Cadence, or other EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools for simulating and verifying high-speed circuits
Benefits
Flexible time off
401k
Year-end shutdown
Floating holidays
Paid time off to volunteer
Company
Marvell Technology
We believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology.
Founded in 1995
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2017-01-20Post Ipo Equity
2016-05-13Post Ipo Equity
2015-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Murphy
Chairman and CEO
Radha Nagarajan
SVP & CTO, Optical Engineering
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