System Engineer - Optical DSP Intern - PhD

Marvell Technology • Irvine, CA

85d • $29 - $57

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, automotive, 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. The Connectivity Business Group develops digital signal processing chips for leading-edge optical interfaces. The products designed by this group require state of the art digital signal processing and FEC techniques and the highest speed analog, digital and optical interfaces in the industry.

Requirements

• Candidate MUST be currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD (preferred) degree in CS/EE or related technical field(s)
• 0-1 years of previous experience
• A strong signal processing/digital communications background is required
• Strong programming skills in Python/Matlab/C/C++, in a Unix type environment, with good problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Additional background in coherent optical systems, optical components and silicon photonic integration knowledge is highly desired
• Experience with debugging complex analog issues to improve system performance is highly desired
• Knowledge of digital design and DSP blocks will be a huge plus

Responsibilities

• Understanding coherent optical signal processing
• Modelling/simulation/analysis of coherent systems including analog components (ADC, DAC, drivers, TIA), opto-electronic components (nested MZM, coherent optical mixers, photodiodes, lasers, optical mux/demux, optical amplifiers), fiber impairments (CD, PMD, non-linearities) and DSP algorithms (calibration of analog and optical nonidealities, equalizers, carrier frequency/phase recovery, timing recovery)
• Work with lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, VOA, ASE generators etc)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Perks and discount programs
• Wellness & mental health support including coaching and therapy
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer days
• Paid sick time
• Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees