Marvell Technology

Sr. Staff Validation Engineer

Marvell Technology$127K — $191K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years in silicon/system validation or lab-based hardware testing.
  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, CXL, and memory subsystems.
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments and measurement tools.
  • Experience with scripting for lab automation (Python, TCL, Shell, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute silicon bring-up and validation tests for ASIC/SoC products.
  • Set up and maintain lab test environments for accurate measurements.
  • Operate lab equipment including oscilloscopes and power supplies.
  • Develop scripts for lab automation and data collection.
  • Run experiments to characterize link and memory behavior.
  • Assist in debugging across silicon, firmware, and board setups.
  • Document test procedures and provide updates to teams.
  • Contribute feedback for improving validation processes.

Benefits

  • 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

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What You Can Expect

  • Execute silicon bring-up and validation test plans for ASIC/SoC products with CXL 3.x, HBM, DDR, PCIe, and high-speed SerDes interfaces.  
  • Set up and maintain lab test environments, including boards, power supplies, clocks, resets, and cabling, to ensure stable and repeatable measurements.  
  • Operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers (PCIe/CXL), pattern generators, BERTs, power supplies, and environmental chambers.  
  • Develop and use scripts (Python, TCL, shell, MATLAB or similar) for lab automation and data collection/analysis.  
  • Run experiments to characterize link and memory behavior (e.g., throughput, latency, BER, margins, power) and summarize results.  
  • Assist in debugging issues across silicon, firmware, board, and test setup; capture logs, traces, and measurement data for senior engineers.  
  • Document test procedures, lab setups, and results; provide clear, concise updates to the validation lead and cross-functional teams.  
  • Contribute feedback to improve test plans, lab infrastructure, and validation processes.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).  
  • 4+ years of experience in silicon or system validation, hardware test, or related lab-based roles.  
  • Working knowledge of high-speed interfaces and memory subsystems (e.g., PCIe, CXL, DDR, HBM, SerDes concepts).  
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, power supplies, etc.).  
  • Experience with at least one scripting language used in lab environments (e.g., Python, TCL, shell).  
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in executing tests and recording results.  

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with validation or test of high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, CXL, DDR, HBM or SerDes-based links).  
  • Exposure to first silicon bring-up or early hardware prototyping.  
  • Familiarity with version control and issue tracking tools used in engineering

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

127,630 - 191,200, $ 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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