Staff Applications Engineer

Optical Dsp Application 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 ever-growing demand for higher bandwidth, lower power, and smaller footprint driven by AI, cloud services, video streaming, and 5G wireless megatrends requires advanced solutions. Marvell's field-proven Optical DSPs offer an ideal solution for high-speed optical interconnects in cloud data centers and carrier networks. As part of Marvell's Optical DSP application engineering group, you will work with state-of-art technology enabling next generation AI and datacenter applications at major cloud customers.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively & efficiently support Marvell's Optical PAM4 DSP products
• Own and drive customer issues to resolution
• Act as the interface between the customer and Marvell to resolve technical issues
• Requires collaboration with field application engineers and line managers to gather and communicate customer needs to marketing and engineering

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's with 3–5 years, or Master's with 2–4 years of relevant experience
• Basic understanding of high speed PAM4 & NRZ signaling
• Hands-on experience with high-speed optical/electrical measurements
• Proficiency in C and Python
• Ability to root cause and debug system level issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of digital signal processing (DSP), analog circuits, and system hardware
• Hands-on lab experience with strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

111,070 - 166,400, $ 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.

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.