Senior Staff System Validation Test Engineer

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
paid time off, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Clara
5488 Marvell Lane (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
About Marvell 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. Your Team, Your Impact Join Marvell's elite Data Center Engineering Optical Systems team, dedicated to coherent and IMDD DSPs paired with cutting-edge optical engines. This team pioneers analog validations-working with amplifiers, silicon photonics, DSP programming-and supports high-bandwidth, long-distance transceiver solutions for internal and external data-center customers. What You Can Expect System verification of coherent DSP: Build and execute test plans for Marvell's coherent and IMDD DSPs integrated into optical communication systems (OSA, EDFA, wavelength analyzers). Lab-based debugging: Investigate and resolve customer issues via root-cause analysis using lab experiments on evaluation boards. Product and board bring-up: Lead optical system bring-up for new products and evaluation platforms. Automation & instrumentation: Automate device control and testing (Python, remote scripting), interface with MySQL databases, and manage version control with Git/SVN. Reporting & collaboration: Produce clear validation reports for customers, document test setups/procedures, and work within fast-paced, cross-functional teams. What We're Looking For Must-Have Qualifications Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 3 years of experience with optical fiber communication systems, including coherent communications, OSNR, WDM, CD, PMD, PDL, and laser linewidth. Proficiency with optical instruments: optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), wave analyzers, EDFAs, etc. Hands-on experience with test automation, device scripting, and remote lab control (preferably Python). Solid understanding of optical coherent systems fundamentals. Highly Desired Experience designing/building optical switch networks (Raman amplifiers, ROADMs). Familiarity with coherent/IMDD DSP architecture and testing. Skills in MySQL for data analysis and managing large test datasets. Proficiency in version control systems (git/SVN). Experience with optics modules such as CFP2, OSFPXD, or QSFPDD formats. Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 130,740 - 195,800, $ 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 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. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter 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 TAOps@marvell.com. #LI-JS22