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Principal Optical Product Engineer

Marvell Semiconductor Inc.
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
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

The Optics PTE team take world-class Silicon Photonics products, Optical light Engine, and DCI transceiver modules from early R&D/NPI to volume production. The team owns end-to-end manufacturing solution development and execution.

What You Can Expect
  • NPI and Product engineering owner on optical module and/or light engine (NPO, CPO) products.
  • Responsible to work with design, marketing, supply chain, quality, OSATs and CMs to develop end-to-end manufacturing and test solutions, qualify and release to production.
  • Define, validate and release production flow and spec through prototype and pilot builds
  • Drive early DFM/PFMEA feedback discussions
  • Owns BOM release, alpha/beta/pilot stage product build, production bring up, yield improvement, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Partner with quality team on completing reliability de-risking and qualification.
  • Continue to sustain production together with offshore manufacturing team and CMs after production release.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of industry experience in product engineering or product development for volume production, with a focus on Silicon photonics, optical transceiver modules, subassemblies
  • Prior NPI/manufacturing experience in optical transceivers or other optoelectronic modules is a big plus.
  • Strong experience in opto-electrical testing and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with assembly and packaging processes such as wire bonding, die attach, wafer packaging, active optical alignment
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

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

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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Salary : $136,880 - $205,000

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