Principal Hardware Engineer, Optics

Marvell•Santa Clara, CA

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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. Your Team, Your Impact The Cloud Platform Optics team builds highly integrated component platforms with high-speed Silicon photonics, transmit and receive amplifiers, controller ASIC's with Marvell DSP's. These components are made operational with a highly functional embedded firmware. The team is responsible for design, verification, and validation of these integrated high speed optical components. The team performs system level testing under various operating conditions, and validates the performance of the hardware, firmware and control loops. An engineer in this team will be involved in a full product lifecycle and will carry new products from inception all the way to NPI. What You Can Expect We are seeking a motivated and talented Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of electrical hardware design and development, with a keen interest in developing platform solutions for the AI market. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience or Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
Strong experience in electrical hardware design and development
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices
Strong knowledge of power management, high-speed signal and power integrity
Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD)
Proficiency in using lab equipment, with a good understanding of electrical measurement and testing methodologies
Basic knowledge of semiconductor processing and good understanding of packaging technology
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity in using firmware for board level communication and scripting
Familiarity with industry standards and protocols related to DCI technology
Understanding of thermal management and EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for optical modules and other AI platforms
Technical ownership of all aspects of hardware development for specific module platforms and mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and specifications
Engage with external component suppliers to define new product roadmaps, guide technology development and be actively involved in component selection
Actively work with PCB layout engineers and provide guidance on component placement, routing for signal integrity / power integrity, and to meet BW requirements
Responsible for PCB board bring-up and debugging of hardware components using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and signal analyzer
Participate in hardware validation and verification, including debugging and troubleshooting
Help develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs
Work closely with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of hardware components

Benefits

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.
Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package.
That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer.

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