Optical Module Software/Firmware Intern
Marvell TechnologyJob Title
Optical Module Software/Firmware Intern
Role Summary
Internship supporting Field Application Engineering (FAE) activities for optical modules. The intern will assist senior FAEs and the U.S. application team with firmware/software support, lab bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization for PAM4 and coherent optical technologies.
Work is performed onsite at Marvell offices in Wuhan or Shanghai/Suzhou and emphasizes hands-on lab and firmware tasks under engineer supervision.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Internship. Candidates should be available for a 4–6 month minimum commitment.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities during the internship include customer support, lab test automation, and firmware assistance.
- Support customer module firmware/software development with guidance from senior FAEs.
- Develop equipment control scripts and lab automation utilities.
- Assist with product bring-up and evaluation: software setup, TX/RX performance testing, issue reproduction and reporting.
- Perform image flashing, configuration, register access, and status/log collection over I2C/MDIO.
- Join customer support sessions (onsite or remote) to assist debugging and issue resolution.
- Support module control/management features and compliance checks (examples: CMIS 5.x, 8636).
- Contribute to technical documentation, FAQs, and internal training materials.
- Learn and use internal software tools for development, analysis, and debugging.
Requirements
Key skills and conditions needed for the role.
- Proficient in C and Python; able to write small utilities and read/modify embedded code.
- Practical experience or interest in lab test equipment and automation.
- Familiarity with DCA, BERT, or similar test equipment is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of signal and power integrity is a plus.
- Experience with simulation tools such as ADS or HFSS is desirable.
- Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn.
- Availability to commit at least 4–6 months or more.
- May require eligibility to access export-controlled technology; candidates may be subject to export license review.
- Candidates must follow interview integrity rules specified by the employer (no use of unauthorized AI tools during interviews).
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Software, Computer Science, Electronics/Electrical/Control Engineering or a related field.
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.
