Director of Product Engineering, Optics

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

Lead manufacturing development and continuous improvement for Marvell’s advanced optical products, including Silicon Photonics solutions, pluggable transceiver modules, and light engine /co packaged optics (CPO). This role bridges R&D and high volume manufacturing, driving robust NPI execution, yield, quality, and cost performance.

What You Can Expect

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• Lead the optics product engineering team delivering transceiver modules and light engine / CPO products
• Own end‑to‑end NPI and manufacturing solution development for advanced silicon photonics products and sub‑assemblies
• Define and optimize process flows, deliver alpha/beta builds, reliability qualification, and production release readiness
• Drive sustaining yield, quality, and cost improvements across multiple product lines
• Partner with R&D, Packaging, Test, Quality, Operations, and external vendors to resolve NPI, ramp, and yield issues
• Manage program schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure on‑time product launches
• Mentor and develop team members; foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

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• BS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD preferred)

• 10+ years of product development or product engineering experience with EE / ME / Optics / FW integration for volume manufacturing

• Strong background in silicon photonics, optical transceivers, modules, or related sub‑assemblies

• 5+ years of people management experience in a matrixed organization

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

169,900 - 254,500, $ 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 [email protected].

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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