Senior Staff System Validation Test Engineer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Testing • $130,740 PA - $195,800 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Staff System Validation Test Engineer at Marvell, you will be part of the Data Center Engineering Optical Systems team, working with coherent and IMDD DSPs. Your responsibilities will include system verification of coherent DSPs, lab-based debugging to resolve customer issues, product and board bring-up for new products, automation and instrumentation, and producing validation reports. You will collaborate within fast-paced, cross-functional teams to support high-bandwidth, long-distance transceiver solutions. This role requires expertise in optical fiber communication systems and proficiency in test automation.
Must have:
  • Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred)
  • 3+ years experience with optical fiber communication systems
  • Proficiency with optical instruments
  • Hands-on experience with test automation (Python)
Good to have:
  • Experience designing/building optical switch networks
  • Familiarity with coherent/IMDD DSP architecture
  • Skills in MySQL for data analysis
  • Proficiency in version control systems (git/SVN)
  • Experience with optics modules such as CFP2, OSFP‑XD, or QSFP‑DD formats

Job Details

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, OSFP‑XD, or QSFP‑DD 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.

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About The Company

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.

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