Marvell Technology · 8 hours ago
Senior Staff Application Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expMarvell Technology is a global semiconductor leader whose technologies power the data infrastructure of the future, including AI factory, cloud, and telecom networks. The Senior Staff Application Engineer will join the Coherent DSP team, developing advanced mixed-signal analog and digital signal processing solutions for optical interfaces, while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance product integration and performance.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Hiring Manager
Jeff Shiverdaker
Responsibilities
Assist customers in designing networking or optical subsystem products that integrate Marvell coherent DSP solutions
Partner with customers to optimize and validate Marvell’s coherent DSP platforms in real-world optical systems
Debug challenging optical, analog and signal-processing problems in customer implementations—with a hands-on mindset
Capture and translate customer requirements and feature requests into actionable deliverables
Collaborate across cross-functional teams (analog, digital, DSP algorithm, firmware, system, optical) to remove engineering obstacles and accelerate customer success
Support characterization and validation of high-speed electro-optical components such as Mach-Zehnder modulators, ICRs and lasers
Create compelling product documentation, application notes and technical reports that empower customers and internal teams alike
Provide technical guidance and training to customers on Marvell’s coherent DSP solutions—becoming a trusted advisor and champion for our technology
Operate from our Santa Clara site, five days a week, collaborating face-to-face with peers, leveraging our lab infrastructure and maintaining the high-energy, innovation-driven culture that defines Marvell
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, OR a Master's and/or PhD in those fields with 3+ years of experience
Strong knowledge of digital signal processing and its application in optical communications
Hands-on experience with high-speed electro-optical components and characterization techniques (for example, modulators, ICRs, lasers)
Proficiency in programming/analysis languages and tools such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB
Excellent analytical, data-analysis and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience with Ethernet and/or OTN protocols
Knowledge of coherent transceiver module design
Experience with DSP offline processing and system-level optical networking hardware
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.
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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