Field Applications Engineer Intern - Bachelors Degree

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, 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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented FAE Intern to join our technical team in Wuhan or Suzhou. This role offers hands-on experience working with cutting-edge PAM4 and Coherent optical technologies. As an intern, you will collaborate closely with senior FAEs and the U.S. application team to support customer engagements, debug hardware/software systems, and help optimize optical module performance.

What You Can Expect

• Assist senior FAEs in reviewing customer designs involving PAM4 and Coherent optical modules
• Support lab activities to tune and optimize customer modules for improved performance under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Participate in product bring-up and evaluation, including initial software setup, TX/RX performance testing, and reproducing/reporting issues
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, FAQs, and internal training materials
• Join onsite or remote customer support sessions to assist in debugging and issue resolution
• Learn and apply internal software tools for development, analysis, and debugging
• Support signal chain simulations using component models (as needed)

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art PAM4, Coherent ODSP technologies
• Practical exposure to system-level bring-up and hardware/software co-debugging
• Deep insight into the field application engineering workflow and customer interaction
• Mentorship and technical guidance from experienced FAEs and U.S. engineering teams
• Opportunity to learn about industry-leading SerDes DSPs in 5nm/3nm/2nm process nodes for 112G/224G/448G applications

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Fundamental understanding of high-speed signaling (e.g., PAM4) or optical communication systems is preferred
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., C, Python); knowledge of embedded systems and hardware debugging is a plus
• Strong willingness to learn, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
• Able to commit at least 3–5 days per week for a period of 6 months or more
• Experience with DCA, BERT, or other 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

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Interview Integrity

As part of our commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT, CoPilot, or note-taking bots) during interviews.
 
Our interviews are designed to assess your personal experience, thought process, and communication skills in real-time. If a candidate uses such tools during an interview, they will be disqualified from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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