Senior Staff Field Application Engineer - Connectivity

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

Field Application Engineering

What You Can Expect

The FAE team is a key part of Marvell's Connectivity Business Unit providing networking infrastructure solutions to Hyperscaler, Cloud Data Center, and Custom AI customers using Optical and Cabling products that leverage Marvell Silicon. The Connectivity Field Application Engineering team is driving key design wins and support for 400G, 800G, 1.6T and beyond based on PAM DSP, Optical Module, and Coherent DSP product lines. Responsibilities include:

• Primary technical support interface to US OEM customers for Connectivity products (AEC, ACC, AOC, retimers, ODSP)

  • Hardware review (schematic and layout)

  • Channel simulation support

  • In-lab bring-up

  • API and CMIS support

• Pre-sales and qual support for US Hyperscaler and Tier-2 Cloud customers

• Work with business unit to manage escalation process for next level issues and new feature requests

• Collaborate with end-customer FAEs to bridge gap between OEM and end-customer (Hyperscaler/Cloud)

• Partner with Business Unit to manage high priority issues, escalations, and new feature requests

• Build customer trust and relationships

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role
• Deep understanding of optical transceivers (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP), retimers, and high-speed cable technologies (AECs, ACCs).
• Familiarity with signal integrity concepts, SerDes tuning, link training, and compliance testing for 100G/200G/400G/800G+ links.
• Familiarity with industry standards and ecosystems such as IEEE 802.3, OIF, and relevant MSAs (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP, CMIS) is a plus.
• Experience supporting or integrating optical and electrical interconnects in a data center environment.
• Proficient in lab tools such as BERTs, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers; scripting experience (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with customers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, sales, and product marketing teams.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to customer sites (assume 25% travel to primarily West Coast)

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

119,330 - 178,720, $ 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

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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