Optical Communications DSP Architecture

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 Connectivity Business Group develops products for leading-edge optical interfaces. The products designed by this group require state of
the art digital signal processing, FEC techniques and the highest speed analog, digital and optical components in the industry.

What You Can Expect

The candidate will work within the connectivity group and work on systems DSP architecture and development of the next generation of digital
communication chips. The candidate will work closely with various cross-functional teams including analog, digital, optical and firmware
engineers to architect the overall system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding digital signal processing and digital communications for optical interfaces

• Modelling/simulation/analysis of systems including high speed analog components (ADC, DAC, drivers, TIA), opto-electronic components (optical modulators, photodiodes, lasers), fiber impairments (CD, PMD, non-linearities) and DSP algorithms (calibration of analog and optical nonidealities, equalizers, carrier frequency/phase recovery, timing recovery, FEC)

• Provide system analysis and support to cross-functional teams to design and implement advanced communication blocks in CMOS chips

• Provide system analysis and support to bring-up, validate and debug advanced communication chips

• Design experiments to collect/analyze data to enable definition of next generation DSP

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of related professional experience. Or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-10 years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• A strong signal processing/digital communications background with an ability to analyze complex system level problems is
  required.

• Strong programming skills in Matlab/Python/C/C++, in a Unix type environment, with good problem solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with debugging complex analog issues to improve system performance is required.

• Additional background in optical systems, optical components and silicon photonic integration knowledge is highly
  desired.

• Knowledge of digital design of DSP blocks will be a huge plus.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

193,700 - 286,600, $ 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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