Marvell Technology

Principle Validation and Hardware Design Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience of 5-8 years.
  • Technical experience in silicon validation, particularly in SERDES and high-speed interface design.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience leading projects.
  • Proficiency in Python for developing test scripts; MATLAB knowledge is a plus.
  • Able to review and debug PCB schematics.
  • Familiarity with communication theories and specifications such as IEEE 802.3 is a bonus.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and refinement of product validation plans.
  • Create, review, and document test plans and results.
  • Collaborate with design and firmware teams to troubleshoot and debug issues.
  • Guide and mentor members within the validation team.
  • Execute validation strategies fostering independent decision-making.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to rigorously validate products.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and accountability in the team.

Benefits

  • Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
  • Family support programs for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive mental health resources.
  • Recognition and service awards celebrating employee contributions.
Full Job Description
Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell, a high-speed analog/mixed-signal semiconductor company, is the market leader in high-speed and optical interconnects for communication infrastructure in long-haul, metro and datacenter. We address the bandwidth, capacity and power issues faced by cloud computing, mega data center from 10Gig to multi-hundred-Gig (> 100G) network environments. By leveraging our core competencies in advanced analog circuit design, advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing), packaging and process technologies, Marvell has taken a leadership role in the markets we serve.

The ODSP team within Marvell's Connectivity Business Group develops advanced products supporting industry leading solutions for the growing datacenter, enterprise, optics, and AI application. As part of the ODSP validation team, you will be working and bringing our cutting-edge products to the market and enable all HyperScaler to scale-up and scale-out.

What You Can Expect
  • Lead the generation, review, and refinement of bring-up and validation plans for Marvell's products.
  • Create and review tests plans and prepare test result documents to be shared internally.
  • Work with Design, FW, and Validation teams to debug any issues found and find root cause on bugs.
  • Guide teams and professional individuals within the Validation team.
  • Execute validation plans and contribute to the development of validation strategies through independent decision-making.
  • Work closely with direct reports, chip designers, and system engineers to validate and identify bugs in the Marvell's products rigorously.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and accountability through strong leadership.
  • Interact with validation and other functional teams in the U.S. and other locations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with 8+ years or more of relevant work experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years or more of relevant work experience.
  • Technical silicon validation experience, preferably in the area of SERDES and high-speed interface design, and experience in system marginality validation.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a project lead.
  • Experience in software programming languages development with focus on Python to develop test scripts. Knowledge of mathematical programming such as Matlab is a plus.
  • Skilled in reviewing PCB schematics and able to debug PCBs is a major plus.
  • Knowledge of wireline communication theory and physical layer specifications such as IEEE 802.3 and Common Electrical Interface is a major plus.
  • Knowledge of high-speed I/O, Transceiver, Transmitter, or Receiver is a major plus.
  • Detailed, working knowledge of lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, BERTs, etc.) and solid lab techniques.
  • Good personal communication skills and a team-working spirit. Hardworking and motivated to be part of a highly competent team.
  • Proven leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and continuous learning and improvement.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills and the ability to work in a global team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.


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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