Marvell Technology

Principal Validation Engineer

Marvell Technology$150K — $225K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, or Master's/PhD with 5+ years.
  • Expertise in high-speed SERDES and PCIe, UALink, Ethernet protocols.
  • Over 5 years of High Speed IO testing and validation experience.
  • Strong hands-on lab skills in system bring-up and debug.
  • Proficient with test equipment for SERDES characterization (oscilloscope, BERT, network analyzer).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead PHY and functional validation in a post-silicon environment.
  • Define, document, and execute the validation/test plan for Marvell switch devices.
  • Conduct lab-based silicon bring-up and unit tests focusing on PCIe hardware and firmware.
  • Perform high-speed signal validation and analysis with advanced test equipment.
  • Analyze and debug issues on PHY protocols for storage interfaces including PCIe and Ethernet.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, mental health, and recognition.
  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
  • Family support programs for work-life balance.
  • Robust mental health resources for emotional well-being.
  • Recognition and service awards for contributions and milestones.
Full Job Description
Your Team, Your Impact

As a Silicon Validation Principal Engineer at Marvell, you'll be helping to deliver high bandwidth devices within the rack. This team performs validation on leading edge switch devices utilizing advanced Si technology nodes and advanced packaging, delivering the highest performance products in the datacenter market.

What You Can Expect
  • Complete responsibility for PHY and functional Validation in post-silicon environment.
  • Defining, documenting, executing and reporting the overall validation/test plan for Marvell switch devices
  • Lab-based silicon bring-up and unit test execution focused on PCIe Physical and PCS layer hardware and firmware functionality, while also extending to the protocol layer of the PCIe stack.
  • Perform high speed signal validation and analysis using various test equipment to measure Eye diagram/Jitter/BER.
  • Analyze and debug issues on PHY protocol of storage interface (PCIe, UALink, Ethernet)


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience OR Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of experience.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed SERDES, equalization technique and PCIe, UALink and Ethernet protocols.
  • 5+ years experience with High Speed IO testing, debugging and validation
  • Strong lab skills with hands on experience, in system bring up, system testing and debug.
  • In-depth working knowledge of test equipment used for SERDES characterization (Scope, BERT, Network analyzer, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills


Preferred/Plus:
  • Working knowledge of PCIe interface and characterization.
  • Working knowledge and experience on Ethernet and/or UALink is a definite plus.
  • Extensive knowledge of the physical and protocol levels (PIPE I/F, PCS, MAC) of one or more common high-speed interfaces is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of board design; able to read board schematics and board layout.
  • Knowledge in SERDES modeling techniques Working experience with Python.


Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
150,680 - 225,700, $ 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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