# Principal Applications Engineer – Optical Interconnects at Marvell Technology

- Company: Marvell Technology
- What the company does: Designed for your current needs and future ambitions, Marvell delivers the data infrastructure technology transforming tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures for the better.
- Company website: https://www.marvell.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://marvell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/marvellcareers/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Principal-Application-Engineer_2601406?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

Marvell is at the center of the data infrastructure revolution, powering the backbone of cloud, AI, and high-performance computing. Our Optical DSP (ODSP) Applications Engineering team is responsible for bringing cutting-edge silicon solutions from first silicon through production deployment across next-generation optical modules and AI infrastructure platforms. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Strong understanding of DSP fundamentals, analog/mixed-signal systems, and high-speed SerDes architectures
- Experience with silicon bring-up, system integration, or hardware validation of complex semiconductor products
- Strong system-level debug skills with the ability to isolate issues across silicon, firmware, hardware, optics, and software domains
- Extensive hands-on lab experience with TX/RX characterization and high-speed measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
- Experience developing validation plans, executing test campaigns, and analyzing performance data
- Proven track record of resolving complex technical issues through structured root-cause analysis


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