Principal Field Application Engineer-Transceiver

What You'll Do

• Lead technical design-in activities for Marvell PHY and transceiver products Support customer board bring-up, debug, and system validation Provide expert guidance on high-speed design and signal integrity challenges Develop customer-facing technical collateral (FAQs, knowledge base articles, design guides) Partner with internal teams to define future product requirements and tools Enable customers through training, workshops, and hands-on support Work Model: This is a fully onsite role (5 days/week) based in Santa Clara, CA—designed to maximize collaboration, lab access, and real-time innovation.
• What We're Looking For Core Experience 8+ years of experience in design, systems, or applications engineering Minimum 2+ years in a customer-facing role (FAE or equivalent) Proven track record supporting or winning complex semiconductor/system designs Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as SGMII, XFI, XAUI/RXAUI, SFI Deep understanding of PAM4 and NRZ signaling , SerDes architectures, and mixed-signal ICs Experience with signal integrity, high-speed PCB design, and system-level bring-up Hands-on lab experience with: High-speed oscilloscopes Spectrum analyzers Logic analyzers Traffic generators Systems & Debug Ability to review schematics and PCB layouts for high-speed designs Expertise in board bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis Strong collaboration with firmware and systems teams for validation and testing Software & Automation Working knowledge of C and/or Python Ability to build scripts for test automation and data analysis Customer & Communication Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to deliver technical training and influence engineering decisions Strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 145,530 - 218,000, $ 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.
• 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. #LI-JS22