System Engineer - Optical DSP Intern - PhD
Marvell · Irvine, CA
About this role
Marvell is hiring a intern-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Irvine, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Linux, Data Structures.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- intern
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
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Job description
from Marvell careersAbout 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.
Your Team, Your Impact
The Connectivity Business Group develops digital signal processing chips for leading-edge optical interfaces. The products designed by this group require state of the art digital signal processing and FEC techniques and the highest speed analog, digital and optical interfaces in the industry.What You Can Expect
- Understanding coherent optical signal processing
- Modelling/simulation/analysis of coherent systems including analog components (ADC, DAC, drivers, TIA), opto-electronic components (nested MZM, coherent optical mixers, photodiodes, lasers, optical mux/demux, optical amplifiers), fiber impairments (CD, PMD, non-linearities) and DSP algorithms (calibration of analog and optical nonidealities, equalizers, carrier frequency/phase recovery, timing recovery)
- Work with lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, VOA, ASE generators etc)
What We're Looking For
- Candidate MUST be currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD (preferred) degree in CS/EE or related technical field(s)