About the role

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Validation Engineer at Marvell, a semiconductor company, responsible for setting up and maintaining automated test platforms for optical transceivers and high-speed electronic subsystems. The role involves developing test automation software, debugging issues across software and hardware, and supporting products from R&D to production. Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2-7 years of experience in optical or high-speed link testing.

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Key Responsibilities

Set up, bring up, and maintain automated test platforms for calibration and characterization of optical transceivers, electro‑optic components, or high‑speed electronic subsystems.
Develop and enhance test automation software, including: Calibration routines, Characterization and verification test flows, Test data validation and basic analysis.
Debug and resolve issues spanning test software, instrumentation, hardware, and DUT behavior.
Support products across the lifecycle, from early R&D validation through engineering qualification and high‑volume production.
Collaborate closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to improve test robustness, coverage, and efficiency.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Communications, or a related field, with 2–5 years of experience in optical component or high‑speed link testing; or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5–7+ years of relevant professional experience.
Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with the ability to debug complex technical problems.
Hands‑on engineering experience in at least one of the following domains: Software / Test Automation Python (preferred), C/C++, or equivalent; Experience automating instruments, test flows, or data processing; High‑Speed Digital / Hardware Understanding of signal integrity fundamentals; Familiarity with S‑parameters, impedance matching, reflections, and channel behavior; Optical Transceivers / Optical Systems Knowledge of optical communication components or transceiver modules; Experience with optical or electro‑optic testing at component or system level.
Exposure to multiple domains listed above (nice to have).
Background or working knowledge in digital signal processing (DSP) (nice to have).
Familiarity with MATLAB and/or ADS (nice to have).
Knowledge of or experience with Silicon Photonics (nice to have).
Experience debugging mixed hardware‑software test environments (nice to have).
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment.
Clear communication and documentation skills.