Principal Application Engineer

Marvell Technology • Santa Clara, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are essential building blocks of the data infrastructure, connecting the world across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company enables new possibilities through innovative technology, offering a place to thrive, learn, and lead for those seeking purposeful innovation. Marvell is central to the data infrastructure revolution, powering cloud, AI, and high-performance computing. The Optical DSP (ODSP) Applications Engineering team bridges silicon, systems, and customers, translating technology into real-world deployments at massive scale, enabling next-generation hyperscale data centers. This role involves working with world-class silicon designers, system architects, and leading cloud customers, focusing on cutting-edge PAM4 DSP, advanced process nodes, and high-speed optical interconnects to solve challenges in scaling AI infrastructure. This is a front-line engineering leadership position with direct influence on customer success and revenue.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of DSP fundamentals, analog/mixed-signal circuits, and high-speed SerDes systems
• Strong system-level hardware knowledge, with the ability to debug across multiple domains
• Hands-on lab experience with TX/RX validation, high-speed measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, etc.)
• Proven track record of owning and resolving complex technical issues end-to-end
• Experience in applications engineering or customer-facing roles supporting advanced semiconductor or system products
• Familiarity with optical transceiver architectures and PAM4-based DSP systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence both customers and internal stakeholders
• BS in Electrical Engineering with 8–12 years of experience, or MS/PhD with 5+ years

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in C and/or Python is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface for key customers integrating Marvell’s Optical DSP solutions into next-generation AI and datacenter platforms
• Drive end-to-end system success, from early design-in through bring-up, validation, and production deployment
• Lead complex issue resolution with urgency and precision—problems you solve will have immediate business and customer impact
• Shape the future of our products by translating real-world customer challenges into actionable feedback for design and product teams
• Operate at the forefront of scale-out architectures, enabling the high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity required for modern AI workloads
• Work hands-on in the lab with high-speed systems, pushing the limits of performance across optical, electrical, and system domains

Benefits

• exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments
• offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition
• 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
• recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees