Overview
In this role you will lead the hardware and silicon validation effort for Marvell's VCSEL-based optical interconnect program. You'll drive test platforms, boards, and measurement methods across multiple labs and sites, partnering with analog, DSP, digital, firmware, packaging, optics, and PCB teams. You will shape validation plans from first silicon to mass production and mentor a team of engineers. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the heart of a high-speed optical ecosystem.
Retribuzione / Benefits
premio plans
equity plans
competitive compensation
supportive work environment
inclusion and transparency
Responsabilità
Lead multiple test platforms, benches and board developments across sites
Define bench architecture, select instruments, and build calibration, automation and data correlation
Design hardware including PCBs, evaluation/characterization boards, test fixtures, and adapters; manage fabrication/assembly with partners
Develop measurement techniques for optical and high-speed electrical links; evaluate instruments and define purchase requirements
Bring up and characterize electro-optical chiplets with cross-functional teams; execute validation plans from silicon to tape-out
Collaborate with optics vendors to qualify VCSELs, photodetectors and modules; ensure cross-site correlation




Automate benches and data flows using Python for instrument control and data analysis
Write test plans, reports, guidelines and collateral; mentor team; report progress to stakeholders
Requisiti fondamentali
8+ years related experience in high-speed electrical and optical lab measurements
Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering or related field
Extensive hands-on experience with high-speed lab instruments (oscilloscopes, BERT, VNA/TDR, AWG, spectrum analyzers) and optical test equipment (power meters, OSAs, photoreceivers)
Bench automation in Python (SCPI/VISA/GPIB) and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, JMP or R)
Knowledge of high-speed board design, SI/PI, transmission lines, PCB materials; experience with OrCAD/Allegro
Strong fundamentals in communication systems and analog/digital circuits
Proven technical leadership and vendor management; strong root-cause/problem-solving skills
Fluent English; able to work with remote teams in Europe, North America and Asia
leadership and mentoring
strong troubleshooting
cross-functional collaboration
VCSEL-based optical interconnects
electrical and optical lab measurement techniques
PCB design and fabrication

📌 Principal Validation Engineering Optical Interconnect (Pavia)
🏢 Marvell
📍 Pavia