Marvell Technology

Principal Product Engineer, Optics

Marvell Technology$136K — $205K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS with 5+ years or PhD with 1+ years in product development for optical components
  • Deep knowledge of optical modules, components, and systems
  • Experience in yield and production process improvement
  • Familiarity with Telecordia GR-468 qualification process
  • Programming experience in VB.Net, Python or similar for automated tests
  • Strong ownership and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own new product introduction (NPI) process for optical products
  • Manage optical product yield and cost analysis
  • Define and communicate design for manufacturability (DFm) requirements
  • Oversee product characterization during NPI phase
  • Support reliability derisking and qualification activities
  • Guide overseas teams and contract manufacturers

Benefits

  • Flexible time off and year-end shutdown
  • 401k plan
  • Floating holidays
  • Paid time off for volunteering activities
  • Comprehensive health and financial wellbeing packages
Full Job Description
Your Team, Your Impact

Working in a great global operation team on product and test engineering, failure analysis, supply chain management, reliability and quality.

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.

This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.
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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