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MaxLinear is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to focus on Optical Modules, AECs, and Data Center Applications.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the validation and analysis of ASICs used in Optical Modules, AECs, and Data Center Applications, including infrastructure supporting Generative Artificial Intelligence workloads
- Test automation development and emulation test development supporting product development from concept through production and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and reliable designs
- Collaborate with design, systems, and hardware teams to validate designs in pre-silicon and silicon phases for high-performance data center and AI applications
- Lead technical activities for characterization and validation of high-speed serial interface and re-timer designs
- Develop reference boards and test platforms for evaluation and customer support in cloud-scale environments
- Support debugging and optimization of high-speed links in lab and field environments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience with high-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes) used in data center and AI systems
- Expertise in DSP re-timer architectures and signal processing techniques
- Strong background in signal integrity analysis, PCB design, and simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, Matlab)
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement, and debug of high-speed links
- Excellent problem-solving and technical communication skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $134,000 to $175,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.
We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.
MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.
Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.
We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.
INTRODUCTION
MaxLinear is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to focus on Optical Modules, AECs, and Data Center Applications.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the validation and analysis of ASICs used in Optical Modules, AECs, and Data Center Applications, including infrastructure supporting Generative Artificial Intelligence workloads
- Test automation development and emulation test development supporting product development from concept through production and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and reliable designs
- Collaborate with design, systems, and hardware teams to validate designs in pre-silicon and silicon phases for high-performance data center and AI applications
- Lead technical activities for characterization and validation of high-speed serial interface and re-timer designs
- Develop reference boards and test platforms for evaluation and customer support in cloud-scale environments
- Support debugging and optimization of high-speed links in lab and field environments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience with high-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes) used in data center and AI systems
- Expertise in DSP re-timer architectures and signal processing techniques
- Strong background in signal integrity analysis, PCB design, and simulation tools (ADS, Cadence, Matlab)
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement, and debug of high-speed links
- Excellent problem-solving and technical communication skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $134,000 to $175,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.
We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.
MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.
Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.
We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.
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Which electronics companies sponsor Green Card visas in California?
Several major California-based electronics employers have established Green Card sponsorship programs, including Apple, Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Broadcom, Western Digital, and Applied Materials. These companies regularly file PERM labor certifications for hardware engineers, semiconductor designers, and embedded systems specialists. Sponsorship patterns vary by company size, role, and business need, so researching individual employer histories through DOL PERM disclosure data is a practical starting point.
Which cities in California have the most electronics Green Card sponsorship jobs?
The San Jose and Santa Clara area, known as Silicon Valley, accounts for the largest share of electronics Green Card sponsorship activity in California, given the density of semiconductor and hardware companies headquartered there. San Diego is a strong secondary market, driven by Qualcomm and a growing cluster of wireless and RF engineering firms. Los Angeles also has meaningful activity in consumer electronics and aerospace-adjacent hardware roles.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in California?
Roles that typically qualify involve a high degree of specialization and a minimum bachelor's degree requirement in a directly related field. Common examples include hardware design engineers, VLSI and ASIC engineers, semiconductor process engineers, RF and analog circuit designers, and embedded firmware engineers. Positions where the employer can demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, a requirement of the PERM process, tend to be highly technical with field-specific degree requirements.
How do I find electronics Green Card sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface electronics roles in California where employers are actively sponsoring Green Cards. This saves significant time compared to manually screening job listings. Migrate Mate aggregates sponsorship-relevant postings so you can focus on applications rather than research, which matters when you're working within a timeline tied to your current visa status.
Are there California-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in the electronics industry?
California's strong labor protections mean employers must meet the DOL's prevailing wage requirements before filing a PERM application, and those wage floors are often higher in the Bay Area and San Diego than national averages due to local wage determinations. California also has a high concentration of H-1B visa holders in electronics who eventually pursue Green Cards through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which means India-born applicants in particular face significant PERM backlog wait times under the per-country limits.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card electronics jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.