Validation Engineer

What You'll Do

• ensuring measured performance meets design, signal integrity, and system level requirements for both short and long reach optical communication.
• What You Can Expect Set up, bring up, and maintain automated test platforms for calibration and characterization of optical transceivers, electro‑optic components, or high‑speed electronic subsystems.
• Develop and enhance test automation software , including: Calibration routines Characterization and verification test flows Test data validation and basic analysis Debug and resolve issues spanning test software, instrumentation, hardware, and DUT behavior .
• Support products across the lifecycle, from early R&D validation through engineering qualification and high‑volume production .
• Collaborate closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to improve test robustness, coverage, and efficiency.
• What We're Looking For Education & Experience Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Communications, or a related field, with 2–5 years of experience in optical component or high‑speed link testing; or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5–7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Core Expectations (Required) Strong analytical and logical thinking skills , with the ability to debug complex technical problems.
• Hands‑on engineering experience in at least one of the following domains: Software / Test Automation Python (preferred), C/C++, or equivalent Experience automating instruments, test flows, or data processing High‑Speed Digital / Hardware Understanding of signal integrity fundamentals Familiarity with S‑parameters, impedance matching, reflections , and channel behavior Optical Transceivers / Optical Systems Knowledge of optical communication components or transceiver modules Experience with optical or electro‑optic testing at component or system level Additional Skills (Nice to Have) Exposure to multiple domains listed above Background or working knowledge in digital signal processing (DSP) Familiarity with MATLAB and/or ADS Knowledge of or experience with Silicon Photonics Experience debugging mixed hardware‑software test environments Soft Skills Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment Clear communication and documentation skills Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us.
• For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.
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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.
• 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-D1