Marvell Technology

Principal Application Engineer

Marvell Technology$131K — $196K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in product development, post-silicon application engineering, or silicon validation/bring-up on mixed-signal ASICs.
  • 1+ years of global technical customer support experience, with strong communication skills.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C, Python, and MATLAB for automation and analysis.
  • Solid grasp of high-speed communication channels, especially HDD read channel architectures or SerDes/PCIe PHY.
  • In-depth knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles, signals and systems.
  • Hands-on experience with R&D lab equipment including oscilloscopes and signal generators.

Responsibilities

  • Lead validation efforts for HDD SoC devices covering power analysis and electrical characterization.
  • Develop test plans and drive automation initiatives, producing detailed test reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Act as a key technical resource for Field Application Engineers and other stakeholders.
  • Engage with global customers on escalations, providing analysis and solutions.
  • Support pre- and post-silicon activities including board-level debugging and firmware interaction.
  • Contribute to the characterization and modeling of mixed-signal IP blocks.

Benefits

  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
  • Family support programs for a better work-life balance.
  • Robust mental health resources to promote emotional well-being.
  • Recognition and service awards to celebrate employee contributions.
Full Job Description
What You Can Expect
  • Lead functional and performance validation of HDD SoC devices, including power analysis and electrical characterization across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) corners.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans, drive test automation initiatives, and author detailed test reports to support silicon bring-up and product qualification.
  • Collaborate with design, architecture, and validation teams to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues raised by internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Serve as a key technical resource for Field Application Engineers (FAEs), Test Engineers, and the Documentation team - translating complex silicon behavior into actionable guidance.
  • Engage directly with global customers on technical escalations, providing root cause analysis and resolution for HDD SoC and mixed-signal subsystem issues.
  • Support pre- and post-silicon bring-up activities, including board-level debug, firmware interaction, and signal integrity analysis.
  • Contribute to characterization and modeling of mixed-signal IP blocks such as read/write channels, PLLs, ADCs, and analog front-end circuits.
  • Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to grow the team's institutional knowledge base.


What We're Looking For
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following: product development engineering, post-silicon application engineering, hardware test engineering, post-silicon validation, or silicon bring-up and debug on mixed-signal ASICs.
  • 1+ years of global technical customer support experience, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and professionally.
  • Strong programming proficiency in C, Python, and MATLAB for test automation, signal processing, and data analysis.
  • Solid understanding of high-speed communication channels, particularly HDD read channel architectures; will also consider candidates with SerDes/PCIe PHY background.
  • In-depth knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles, signals and systems theory, and control systems theory.
  • Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and silicon-level issues.
  • Hands-on experience with standard R&D lab equipment: digital sampling oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and related instruments.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a history of producing high-quality technical documentation.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with current HDD storage technologies.
  • Working knowledge of HDD mechanical and magnetic recording principles, servo control, and channel signal processing.
  • Background in communications theory, digital signal processing (DSP), or statistical signal analysis.
  • Experience scripting in TCL, Perl, or Shell for lab automation and regression testing.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative engineering workflows.


Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
131,010 - 196,300, $ per annum

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an 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, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification 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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About Marvell Technology

Marvell Technology is a semiconductor company that designs and develops analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits. The company's product portfolio includes processors, connectivity, storage, and security solutions. Marvell's customers operate in various industries, including data center, enterprise, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Marvell Technology
Size
6,729 employees
Market Cap
$30.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$277.3 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+14.2%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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