Director, Analog Mixed Signal Design — Optical

Job Title

Director, Analog Mixed Signal Design — Optical

Role Summary

Lead technical and people efforts for high-speed optical front-end analog ICs (TIAs, modulator and laser drivers) across SiGe BiCMOS and advanced FinFET nodes. The role drives circuit architecture, cross-functional integration (systems, DSP, silicon photonics), post-silicon validation, and transition to production.

Experience Level

Senior / Director level. Experience expectations listed by degree: Bachelor's +15 years; Master's 10–12 years; PhD 8–10 years.

Responsibilities

Technical and managerial ownership of analog mixed-signal design projects for optical communications.

• Provide technical leadership and direction for optical modulator drivers and transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs).
• Define high-performance broadband analog circuit architectures and interface specifications with DSP and photonics teams.
• Oversee transistor-level design, simulation, and verification in SiGe BiCMOS and advanced FinFET technologies.
• Coordinate with systems, DSP, silicon photonics, package, test and customer teams to meet system requirements.
• Drive post-silicon validation, qualification, and transfer to mass production.
• Manage resources across concurrent projects and ensure timely delivery and quality of deliverables.
• Develop and enforce rigorous design methodologies and CAD/layout practices.
• Mentor and grow engineers at multiple levels; evaluate and manage individual and team performance.

Requirements

Core technical leadership, analog/RF design expertise, and program/team management experience. Degree details are summarized under Education Requirements below.

• Must-have:
  • Proven experience managing teams of analog designers on high-speed broadband projects.
  • Deep transistor-level analog design skills and RF/high-speed broadband experience (10+ GHz).
  • Experience as chip lead and demonstrated success taking silicon to mass production.
  • Strong familiarity with EDA/CAD flows and overseeing analog custom layout.
  • Experience with SiGe BiCMOS and/or advanced FinFET process technologies.
  • Ability to translate chip-level specifications into architectures and to define interfaces with DSP/optics.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Direct experience with optical TIAs or optical modulator drivers.
  • Experience with AGC loop design, CTLE design, high-precision analog blocks (bandgaps, ADC/DAC), or regulators.
  • Familiarity with package and system integration issues for optical interfaces.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, exercise sound analytical judgment, and align technical work with business goals.
• May require eligibility to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with ~15+ years' related experience; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with ~10–12 years' related experience; PhD in Electrical Engineering with ~8–10 years' related experience. (Degrees in closely related technical fields implied by role requirements.)

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.