Marvell Technology · 22 hours ago
Principal Optical Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $231K/yr
5+ years expMarvell Technology is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions that form the backbone of data infrastructure. They are seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to join their optical transceivers design and validation team, focusing on high-performance calibrations and tests for optical communication transceiver modules.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Hiring Manager
Magda Melena
Responsibilities
Become a member of a world-class optical transceivers design and validation team in providing high performance calibrations, test methods and infrastructure for state-of-the-art optical communications transceiver modules
The job responsibilities include the development of calibration routines for optical devices, the development of optical transceiver performance validation tests, building and maintaining the appropriate testbeds with the associated software infrastructure. These tasks support products from the R&D phase all the way to high volume production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience
Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience
Knowledge of Optical Communications: Proficiency from system to component level
Familiarity with Optical Module Metrics: Understanding key performance indicators
Hands-on Experience: Expertise in coherent communication systems
Programming & Automation: Proficiency in Python, with demonstrated experience in test automation (required)
Hardware Debugging: Ability to bring up and debug optical/electronic hardware
Team Player: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP)
Benefits
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
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones
Company
Marvell Technology
We believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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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