Staff PIC Design Engineer

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the design and layout of very large-scale Silicon Photonic ICs (PICs) that interface directly with co-designed ASICs.
• Contribute to PIC delivery, all the way from floor-planning and top-level block placement to micro-architecture, optical & electrical routing, and back-end DRC and LVS verification.
• Work in conjunction with broader analog, digital and packaging teams to drive PIC physical design in accordance with product requirements related to opto-electronic performance, signal integrity (SI) & power integrity (PI).
• Work closely with the rest of the Photonics team to optimize layout flows and add to existing software base for automated design and verification.
• What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and at least 1-3 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree / PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with no professional experience.
• PhD in engineering or physics with concentration/experience in integrated photonics preferred.
• Good grasp of fundamental photonics concepts and engineering design principles Experience with Silicon Photonics Process Design Kits and related best practices in the layout of photonic devices, sub-systems and full PICs.
• Experience with physical design packages (Cadence, Siemens Mentor, Klayout or similar), including layout automation within these tools using SKILL, Python or similar.
• Experience with layout verification tools for DRC, ERC and LVS (Calibre, Pegasus or similar).
• Familiarity with SI and PI-aware electrical routing for analog and digital blocks is a strong plus.
• Self-starter Creativity in problem-solving with strong attention to detail Thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 119,620 - 179,200, $ 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 .
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• 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.
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