Onsite Director of Product Engineering, Optics

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About the role

  • Director of Product Engineering at Marvell focusing on optical products for CPO and scale-up networks. Leading high-performance teams and driving product lifecycle from development to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Director of Product Engineering, Optics

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$169,900 - $254,500 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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