Senior Staff Field Application Engineer - Connectivity

About the role

Field Application Engineering (FAE) is a key part of Marvell's Connectivity Business Unit, providing networking infrastructure solutions to Hyperscaler, Cloud Data Center, and Custom AI customers using Optical and Cabling products that leverage Marvell Silicon. The Connectivity FAE team drives key design wins and support for 400G, 800G, 1.6T and beyond based on PAM DSP, Optical Module, and Coherent DSP product lines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical support interface to US OEM customers for Connectivity products (AEC, ACC, AOC, retimers, ODSP).
• Perform hardware review (schematic and layout).
• Provide channel simulation support.
• Support in-lab bring-up, API, and CMIS.
• Deliver pre-sales and qualification support for US Hyperscaler and Tier-2 Cloud customers.
• Work with the business unit to manage the escalation process for next-level issues and new feature requests.
• Collaborate with end-customer FAEs to bridge the gap between OEM and end-customer (Hyperscaler/Cloud).
• Partner with the Business Unit to manage high-priority issues, escalations, and new feature requests.
• Build customer trust and relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role.
• Deep understanding of optical transceivers (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP), retimers, and high-speed cable technologies (AECs, ACCs).
• Familiarity with signal integrity concepts, SerDes tuning, link training, and compliance testing for 100G/200G/400G/800G+ links.
• Familiarity with industry standards and ecosystems such as IEEE 802.3, OIF, and relevant MSAs (e.g., QSFP-DD, OSFP, CMIS) is a plus.
• Experience supporting or integrating optical and electrical interconnects in a data center environment.
• Proficient in lab tools such as BERTs, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers; scripting experience (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with customers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, sales, and product marketing teams.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to customer sites (approximately 25% travel, primarily to the West Coast).

Pay

Expected base pay range: $125,310 – $187,680 per annum. The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Benefits

Marvell provides comprehensive benefits supporting employees at every stage, including:

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.