Overview
Lead hardware and silicon validation for VCSEL-based optical interconnects across global labs. You will shape the validation roadmap, design and build test benches, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to bring silicon from first silicon to product tape-out. You'll advance measurement methodologies, automate data flows, and collaborate with optics vendors to ensure robust performance. This role offers impact across cutting-edge interconnects in a global, fast-paced environment.
Retribuzione / Benefits
premio and equity plans
new hire equity grant
annual equity refreshers
great benefits
inclusive environment
Responsabilità
Set program direction for validation, bench, and test-platform strategy across global labs
Design and develop electrical and optical test platforms for VCSEL interconnects, including bench architecture and instrument qualification
Create hardware (PCBs, boards, fixtures) with clear specs and support fabrication and bring-up
Develop measurement techniques for optical links and high-speed electrical interfaces (power, spectrum, eye, BER, jitter)
Evaluate and select instruments, define purchase requirements, and automate data workflows
Bring up and characterize electro-optical chiplets with cross-functional teams
Define validation plans from first silicon to tape-out and ensure cross-vendor correlations




Collaborate with multiple optics vendors and qualify components
Automate benches with Python and perform data analysis
Document test plans, reports, and guidelines; mentor engineers and act as technical lead with vendors and leadership
Requisiti fondamentali
15+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 10+ years with Master's/PhD)
expert-level experience in high-speed electrical lab measurements (oscilloscopes, BERT, VNA/TDR, AWG, spectrum analyzers)
expert-level experience in optical lab measurements (power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, photoreceivers)
bench automation in Python (SCPI/VISA/GPIB) and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, JMP or R)
working knowledge of high-speed board design (SI/PI, transmission lines, PCB materials)
experience with OrCAD/Allegro or equivalent tools
strong fundamentals in communication systems and analog/digital circuits
proven technical leadership across sites and cross-functional collaboration
good troubleshooting and root-cause skills
fluent English with ability to work with remote teams across multiple countries
leadership and people management
cross-functional collaboration
strong communication
high-speed lab measurement techniques
optical measurement techniques
Python automation for instrument control

📌 Senior Principal Validation Engineer, Vcsel Optical Interconnect Test Platforms (Milano)
🏢 Marvell
📍 Milano