Marvell Technology

Principal DSP Engineer

Marvell Technology$166K — $249K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with 3+ years of design experience.
  • Strong knowledge of communication theory, system design, and digital signal processing.
  • Proficient in C/C++, Matlab, or Python programming languages.
  • Experience in high-speed DSP, particularly FFE/DFE, Clock and Data Recovery (CDR), or FEC techniques.
  • Familiarity with Ethernet systems is advantageous.
  • Experience with ADC-based wireline transceivers and coherent DSP architectures is preferred.
  • Self-motivated team player with good listening skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and simulate DSP architectures, defining capabilities and performance requirements.
  • Create DSP and FEC hardware specifications for RTL implementation.
  • Conduct research in digital signal processing for various communication channels.
  • Collaborate with designers to ensure efficient implementation of circuit architecture.
  • Perform behavioral modeling of mixed-signal circuit designs for transceivers.
  • Guide test plans for lab characterization after design return from fabrication.
  • Participate in chip lab bring-up, comfortable working with lab equipment.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off policies and a year-end shutdown.
  • 401k plan with company contributions.
  • Floating holidays and paid time off for volunteering.
  • Comprehensive health and financial wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for a bonus and equity in the company.
Full Job Description
Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell's Architecture team leads the industry in wireline Ethernet communication technologies, delivering solutions for applications ranging from hyperscale data center interconnects to industrial PHYs. Their portfolio spans speeds up to 1.6 Tb/s and supports diverse media types, including optical fibers, high-speed coaxial cables, and shielded/unshielded twisted pair cables. The underlying core technologies that enable these products are state of the art of equalization techniques like Maximum likelihood sequence estimation, timing synchronization, cross talk and echo cancellation techniques, error control coding techniques such as LDPC, product and concatenated codes, combined with architectural and circuit innovations to enable low power high speed implementation of these complex algorithms.

Come join Marvell to work on the DSP and architecture challenges that need to be solved to enable products and technologies that will determine the future direction for the entire industry.

What You Can Expect
  • Design and simulate DSP architectures, define key capabilities, performance requirements and drive specifications for both analog and digital designers.
  • Create DSP and FEC hardware block specifications appropriate for RTL implementation.
  • Perform research activities in digital signal processing for Base-T, SerDes and optical channels
  • Work with designers to ensure circuit architecture can be efficiently implemented.
  • Develop/perform behavioral modeling of mixed-signal circuit designs for transceivers.
  • Provide guidance on test plans for lab characterization once design comes back from fab.
  • Participate in chip lab bring up. Should be comfortable working with lab equipment.


What We're Looking For
  • Ph.D., or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields and 3+ years of related design experience. Strong knowledge of communications theory and system design, and digital signal processing.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and Matlab or Python.
  • Familiarity with Ethernet systems is a plus.
  • Experience in high-speed DSP, especially FFE/DFE, Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) or FEC (RS, soft decoding, Viterbi algorithm) is a big plus.
  • Experience with ADC-based wireline transceivers and/or coherent DSP architectures is a plus.
  • Experience with high-speed/time interleaved ADC and the associated calibration algorithms is a plus
  • Team player, willing to take on a variety of projects, good listening skills, self-motivated.


Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
166,520 - 249,500, $ 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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