Marvell Technology

Director of Product Engineering, Optics

Marvell Technology$169K — $254K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field; MS/PhD preferred
  • 10+ years in product development or engineering with focus on EE/ME/Optics/FW integration
  • Extensive background in silicon photonics and optical transceivers
  • 5+ years of experience managing teams in a matrixed environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the optics product engineering team for transceiver modules and CPO products
  • Oversee NPI and manufacturing solution development for silicon photonics products
  • Define and optimize process flows for alpha/beta builds and production readiness
  • Drive improvements in yield, quality, and cost for multiple product lines
  • Collaborate with R&D and other departments to address NPI and yield issues
  • Manage schedules, resources, and budgets for timely product launches
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition
  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
  • Family support programs to balance work and home life
  • Robust mental health resources
  • Recognition and service awards to celebrate employee contributions
Full Job Description

Your Team, Your Impact

Lead manufacturing development and continuous improvement for Marvell’s advanced optical products, including Silicon Photonics solutions, pluggable transceiver modules, and light engine /co packaged optics (CPO). This role bridges R&D and high volume manufacturing, driving robust NPI execution, yield, quality, and cost performance.

What You Can Expect

  • Lead the optics product engineering team delivering transceiver modules and light engine / CPO products
  • Own end‑to‑end NPI and manufacturing solution development for advanced silicon photonics products and sub‑assemblies
  • Define and optimize process flows, deliver alpha/beta builds, reliability qualification, and production release readiness
  • Drive sustaining yield, quality, and cost improvements across multiple product lines
  • Partner with R&D, Packaging, Test, Quality, Operations, and external vendors to resolve NPI, ramp, and yield issues
  • Manage program schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure on‑time product launches
  • Mentor and develop team members; foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD preferred)

  • 10+ years of product development or product engineering experience with EE / ME / Optics / FW integration for volume manufacturing

  • Strong background in silicon photonics, optical transceivers, modules, or related sub‑assemblies

  • 5+ years of people management experience in a matrixed organization

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

169,900 - 254,500, $ 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.

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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About Marvell Technology

Marvell Technology is a semiconductor company that designs and develops analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits. The company's product portfolio includes processors, connectivity, storage, and security solutions. Marvell's customers operate in various industries, including data center, enterprise, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Marvell Technology
Size
6,729 employees
Market Cap
$30.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$277.3 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+14.2%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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