Jobs · Engineering · California

Director of Product Engineering, Optics

Marvell Technology · Santa Clara, CA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

What You Can Expect

  • Technical & Product Leadership
    Lead product engineering for optical products including light engines and chiplets, with primary application in CPO and scale-up network architectures.
    Own the product engineering strategy across the full product lifecycle—from early development and qualification through mass production and sustaining.
    Ensure robust NPI execution and successful production release, meeting schedule, yield, cost, quality, and reliability requirements.
    Serve as a technical authority in silicon photonics, optical components, and manufacturing practices, guiding design-for-manufacturing (DFM), testability (DFT), and scalability decisions.

  • Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
    Own sustaining product engineering for high-volume manufacturing, driving yield improvement, cost reduction, and continuous quality enhancement.
    Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Foundry, OSAT/CMs, and Quality teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and long-term supply robustness.
    Establish and maintain disciplined engineering processes, metrics, and best practices across development and production phases.

  • People & Organizational Leadership
    Build, lead, and develop a high-performing product engineering organization, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
    Mentor and coach engineers and managers, fostering a culture of technical rigor, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
    Effectively allocate budgets and resources to balance innovation, execution efficiency, and business priorities.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
    Lead cross-functional alignment with Design, Test, Packaging, Quality, and Planning teams.
    Communicate complex technical and manufacturing topics clearly to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
    Represent product engineering in executive reviews, business planning, and customer or partner engagements as needed.

Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 15+ years of experience in product and/or test engineering, with demonstrated leadership in optical modules, optical components, or closely related technologies.

  • Strong background in silicon photonics, including device integration and manufacturing considerations (highly desired).

  • Hands-on experience with IC manufacturing processes, advanced packaging, assembly, and test methodologies (highly desired).

  • Proven track record of delivering complex optical products from development through high-volume manufacturing.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and scale engineering teams, including managing managers and cross-functional programs.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and executive-level presentation skills.

Pay

Expected Base Pay Range (USD): $169,900 - $254,500, $ per annum. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

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