Marvell Technology

Principal Product Engineer - NPI (CPO and Optical Pluggables)

Marvell Technology$136K — $205K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD with 5-10 years of experience in Photonics, Physics, or related Engineering fields.
  • Hands-on experience with Silicon Photonics and high-speed components like lasers and modulators.
  • Strong analytical skills in troubleshooting and scripting languages such as JSL, Python, or SQL.
  • Proven background in module/device testing and production transfer.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Engage early in the NPI process focusing on manufacturing process development.
  • Champion Design for Manufacturability (DfM) requirements across teams.
  • Own and manage the transition of optical designs to high-volume production.
  • Drive manufacturing readiness and perform process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA).
  • Oversee yield roadmaps and engage in cost analysis for continuous yield improvement.

Benefits

  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
  • Family support programs to balance work and home responsibilities.
  • Comprehensive mental health resources and wellness support.
  • Recognition and service awards to honor employee contributions and milestones.
Full Job Description
You will have the opportunity to work in a global operation team on product and test engineering, failure analysis, supply chain management, reliability and quality.

We are looking for a talented Product Engineer to drive the NPI to high volume production lifecycle, yield improvement, and manufacturing intelligence for Marvell’s next generation highly integrated optical transceivers and co-packaged optics.

What You Can Expect

  • Early involvement in NPI with focus on manufacturing process development.

  • Define and champion DfM requirements across cross-functional teams to ensure product scalability and reliability.

  • Own the transition of advanced optical designs into high-volume production; drive manufacturing readiness, characterization, and PFMEA.

  • Own overall yield roadmaps, cost analysis, and continuously yield improvement.

What We're Looking For

  • MS or PhD (5-10 years relevant experience) in Photonics, Physics, or related Engineering fields.

  • Deep knowledge and hands on experience of Silicon Photonics, co-packaged optics, and high-speed components (lasers, detectors, modulators).

  • Strong experience and analytical skills on troubleshooting and JSL (JMP Scripting), Python, or SQL for automated yield monitoring and database querying.

  • Proven track record in module/device testing/characterization and volume production transfer.

  • Strong technical ownership, flexibility, and the ability to influence global cross-functional partners

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

136,880 - 205,000, $ 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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