Principal Product Engineer - NPI (CPO and Optical Pluggables)

About Marvell

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

You will have the opportunity to work in a global operation team on product and test engineering, failure analysis, supply chain management, reliability and quality.
We are looking for a talented Product Engineer to drive the NPI to high volume production lifecycle, yield improvement, and manufacturing intelligence for Marvell’s next generation highly integrated optical transceivers and co-packaged optics.

What You Can Expect

• Early involvement in NPI with focus on manufacturing process development.

• Define and champion DfM requirements across cross-functional teams to ensure product scalability and reliability.

• Own the transition of advanced optical designs into high-volume production; drive manufacturing readiness, characterization, and PFMEA.

• Own overall yield roadmaps, cost analysis, and continuously yield improvement.

What We're Looking For

• MS or PhD (5-10 years relevant experience) in Photonics, Physics, or related Engineering fields.

• Deep knowledge and hands on experience of Silicon Photonics, co-packaged optics, and high-speed components (lasers, detectors, modulators).

• Strong experience and analytical skills on troubleshooting and JSL (JMP Scripting), Python, or SQL for automated yield monitoring and database querying.

• Proven track record in module/device testing/characterization and volume production transfer.

• Strong technical ownership, flexibility, and the ability to influence global cross-functional partners

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

136,880 - 205,000, $ 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 TAOps@marvell.com.

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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