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Distinguished Engineer: Advanced Optical Engines

$209.77k - $314.3k

Marvell

Distinguished Engineer

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.

The Optical Design and Engineering group, part of the core Data Center Engineering team, reporting to the President, Data Center Group, will be responsible for all aspects of engineering design and transfer to production of advanced optics products for next-generation data center and AI market segments.

What We're Looking For

Distinguished Engineer, will possess 15+ years professional experience reflective of a strong high-speed optics and module design and management expertise. The successful candidate must have a proven record of leading module engineering teams at speeds beyond 100G and have successfully placed products into volume production. The successful candidate should have a track record of building a design team.

  • Design of optical modules at speeds 100G and above
  • Experience in managing multiple teams at multiple locations
  • Proven technical leadership
  • Bachelors, Masters or PhD with minimum 15+ years of experience (or equivalent) in optical modules
  • Successful track record of design and taking high-speed optical modules and compact sub-systems to high volume production.
  • Highly effective communication and presentation.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

209,770 - 314,300, $ 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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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