Application Engineering Intern (Coherent DSP) - Bachelor's Degree

Marvell•Santa Clara, CA

50d•$27 - $53

About The Position

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. Marvell's Coherent DSP team develops state-of-the-art mixed signal analog and digital signal processing solutions for optical interconnects using coherent technology. Our portfolio includes industry-leading products like Canopus, Deneb, Orion, and next generation platforms that enable high-performance optical connectivity for AI cluster, cloud, and telecom networks. As an Applications Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our coherent DSP solutions while working alongside experienced engineers.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate program at an accredited 4-year university
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields
Must have authorization to work in the United States
Commitment to work for the entire duration of the internship (3 months during summer months June-August)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Willingness to learn and perform hands-on technical work

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience in digital signal processing (DSP)
Basic knowledge of optical communications or high-speed electronics
Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB
Understanding of circuit design and electronic systems
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques
Knowledge of Ethernet protocols (preferred)
Previous internship or co-op experience in semiconductor or telecommunications

Responsibilities

Customer Support Assistance: Support senior engineers in assisting customers with designing networking products utilizing Marvell coherent DSP products
Testing and Validation: Participate in testing and validation activities for Marvell's coherent DSP solutions in optical system platforms under supervision
Problem-Solving Support: Assist in debugging optical, analog, and signal processing problems in customer implementations
Documentation: Help capture customer requirements and firmware enhancement requests
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including analog, digital, DSP, system, optical and firmware teams to support customer engineering needs
Component Characterization: Support characterization and validation of high-speed electro-optic components such as drivers, Mach Zehnder modulators, ICRs, and lasers
Test Development: Assist in developing automated test solutions and analysis tools for optical modules and test platforms
Technical Documentation: Contribute to creating product documentation, application notes and technical reports for customers
Learning Opportunities: Participate in technical training sessions on Marvell's coherent DSP solutions
Project Participation: Work on meaningful projects that contribute to the team's objectives and business goals