Marvell Technology

Principal Hardware Engineer, Optics

Marvell Technology$152K — $225K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10-15 years (or 5-10 years for advanced degrees) of related professional experience
  • Strong experience in electrical hardware design
  • Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles
  • Knowledge of high-speed signal and power integrity
  • Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools like Allegro or OrCAD
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills using lab equipment

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical hardware for optical and AI modules
  • Own technical aspects of hardware development and mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate with teams to specify hardware requirements
  • Engage suppliers to shape product roadmaps and select components
  • Guide PCB layout to optimize for performance
  • Debug and bring-up hardware components in lab settings
  • Participate in hardware validation and documentation

Benefits

  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
  • Family support programs for work-life balance
  • Comprehensive mental health resources
  • Recognition and service awards for contributions
  • Support for employees from internship to retirement
Full Job Description

Your Team, Your Impact

The Cloud Platform Optics team builds highly integrated component platforms with high-speed Silicon photonics, transmit and receive amplifiers, controller ASIC’s with Marvell DSP’s. These components are made operational with a highly functional embedded firmware. The team is responsible for design, verification, and validation of these integrated high speed optical components. The team performs system level testing under various operating conditions, and validates the performance of the hardware, firmware and control loops. An engineer in this team will be involved in a full product lifecycle and will carry new products from inception all the way to NPI.

What You Can Expect

We are seeking a motivated and talented Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of electrical hardware design and development, with a keen interest in developing platform solutions for the AI market. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a fast-paced environment.

  • Responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for optical modules and other AI platforms

  • Technical ownership of all aspects of hardware development for specific module platforms and mentor junior engineers

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and specifications

  • Engage with external component suppliers to define new product roadmaps, guide technology development and be actively involved in component selection

  • Actively work with PCB layout engineers and provide guidance on component placement, routing for signal integrity / power integrity, and to meet BW requirements

  • Responsible for PCB board bring-up and debugging of hardware components using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and signal analyzer

  • Participate in hardware validation and verification, including debugging and troubleshooting

  • Help develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs

  • Work closely with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of hardware components

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree

  • Strong experience in electrical hardware design and development

  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices

  • Strong knowledge of power management, high-speed signal and power integrity

  • Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD)

  • Proficiency in using lab equipment, with a good understanding of electrical measurement and testing methodologies

  • Basic knowledge of semiconductor processing and good understanding of packaging technology

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity in using firmware for board level communication and scripting

  • Familiarity with industry standards and protocols related to DCI technology

  • Understanding of thermal management and EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

152,300 - 225,440, $ 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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